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How to get fromPortlaoise to Galway Cityby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Galway City by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3h 2m
    €15–22

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Sq to Birrbus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Birr to The G Hotelbus bus 844
    3h 48m
    €15–19

  3. Drive  137.6 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Galway Citycar car 137.6 km
    1h 48m
    €24–35

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    4h 6m
    €21–30

Portlaoise to Galway City by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Galway City, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Sq to The G Hotel via Birr in around 3h 48m.

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