There are 4 ways to get from Glenmalure to Galway by bus, train, or car
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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
cheapest- Drive from Glenmalure to Galwaycar 215.8 km
3h 5m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busárasbus 133
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
7h 22m€39–57Train
- Take the train from Rathdrum to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 9m€45–59
Glenmalure to Galway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glenmalure to Galway is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Glenmalure to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenmalure to Galway. However, there are services departing from Glenmalure and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Rathdrum, Colley Row and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
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 9m.
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 bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Colley Row station.
Glenmalure to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
The best way to get from Glenmalure to Galway is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Glenmalure, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Glenmalure to Galway Coach Stn via Rathdrum, Wicklow, Colley Row, Dublin Busáras, and Crampton Quay in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glenmalure to Galway via Rathdrum, Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Rathdrum to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Glendalough to Sallins Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Glenmalure to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras 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.
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