There are 4 ways to get from Kildare to Tuam by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Claremorristrain Re / ...
3h 34m€23–33Train, line 427 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Eyre Square to Tuam High Streetbus 427
4h 1m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare Vllge to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus 721
4h 25m€24–35Drive 152.1 km
- Drive from Kildare to Tuamcar 152.1 km
2h 12m€27–39
Kildare to Tuam by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Tuam is to train and line 427 bus which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Tuam is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Kildare Vllge and arriving at Tuam Holy Cross Col via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Claremorris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Kildare and Tuam is 200 km. The road distance is 152.1 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Tuam without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kildare to Tuam, including transfers.
Kildare to Tuam bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Vllge station.
Kildare to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Tuam is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Claremorris once daily. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare Vllge to Tuam Holy Cross Col via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kildare Vllge to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
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Booking & Getting There
Kildare to Tuam bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kildare to Tuam train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Tuam is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Kildare to Tuam.
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