There are 4 ways to get from Paulstown to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Paulstown to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 15m€30–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Muine Bheag to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 58m€23–35Drive 179 km
- Drive from Paulstown to Galwaycar 179 km
2h 31m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Paulstown M9 to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 42m€28–39
Paulstown to Galway by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paulstown to Galway is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Paulstown to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Paulstown to Galway. However, there are services departing from Paulstown M9 and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Paulstown to Galway. However, there are services departing from Muine Bheag and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Paulstown and Galway is 209 km. The road distance is 179 km.
The best way to get from Paulstown to Galway without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 15m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Paulstown to Galway, including transfers.
Paulstown to Galway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Paulstown M9 station.
Paulstown to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Muine Bheag station.
The best way to get from Paulstown to Galway is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Paulstown, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Paulstown to Galway via Bagenalstown, Muine Bheag, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulstown M9 to Galway Coach Stn via Eden Quay and Crampton Quay in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
Train from Muine Bheag to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Paulstown to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Paulstown M9 to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- 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
Paulstown to Galway bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Paulstown to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paulstown to Galway is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Paulstown to Galway.
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