There are 4 ways to get from Mallow 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 via Limerick
best- Take the bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
3h 38m€26–37Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 40m€21–31Drive 158 km
- Drive from Mallow to Galwaycar 158 km
1h 55m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Mallow to Galway Ceanntbus 51
3h 45m€23–35
Mallow to Galway by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mallow to Galway is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mallow to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mallow and arriving at Galway Ceannt. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallow to Galway. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Galway via Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Mallow and Galway is 165 km. The road distance is 158 km.
The best way to get from Mallow to Galway without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 3h 38m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Mallow to Galway, including transfers.
Mallow to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Mallow station.
Mallow to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mallow station.
The best way to get from Mallow to Galway is to bus via Limerick which takes 3h 38m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Mallow, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Mallow to Galway Ceannt via Limerick Colbert and Henry Street in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallow to Galway via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mallow to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Mallow to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Mallow to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Mallow to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallow to Galway is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Mallow to Galway.
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