There are 3 ways to get from Glenmalure to Galway by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Glendalough to Sallins Stationbus 895
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 38m€39–54Drive 215.8 km
- Drive from Glenmalure to Galwaycar 215.8 km
3h 5m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Rathdrum to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 8m€45–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glenmalure to Galway is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Glenmalure to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Glenmalure to Galway. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Galway via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Glenmalure and Galway is 238 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.
The best way to get from Glenmalure to Galway without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Glenmalure to Galway, including transfers.
Glenmalure to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
Glenmalure to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenmalure to Galway is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Glenmalure to Galway.
There are 539+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Glenmalure, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Glenmalure to Galway via Rathdrum, Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Rathdrum to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Bus from Glendalough to Sallins Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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