There are 4 ways to get from Mountrath to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 18m€18–26Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Merchants Rdbus 844
4h 53m€17–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 28m€28–39Drive 128.7 km
- Drive from Mountrath to Galwaycar 128.7 km
1h 43m€22–32
Mountrath to Galway by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mountrath to Galway is to bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mountrath to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mountrath to Galway. However, there are services departing from Mountrath and arriving at Merchants Rd via Roscrea Aby St and Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Mountrath to Galway. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Mountrath and Galway is 169 km. The road distance is 128.7 km.
The best way to get from Mountrath to Galway without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €17 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Mountrath to Galway, including transfers.
Mountrath to Galway bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
Mountrath to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Mountrath to Galway is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Mountrath, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, Kearns Transport operates a bus from Birr to Merchants Rd 4 times a week. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- 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 Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Merchants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Mountrath to Galway bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Merchants Rd station.
Mountrath to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mountrath to Galway is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Mountrath to Galway.
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