What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City?

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City?

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Galway City?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Galway City. However, there are services departing from Market Sq and arriving at The G Hotel via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Galway City?

No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Galway City. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Galway City?

The distance between Portlaoise and Galway City is 156 km. The road distance is 137.6 km.

How do I travel from Portlaoise to Galway City without a car?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €22.

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to Galway City?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Portlaoise to Galway City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Galway City bus from?

Portlaoise to Galway City bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Market Sq station.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Galway City train from?

Portlaoise to Galway City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.

Train or bus from Portlaoise to Galway City?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Portlaoise to Galway City bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Galway City bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Birr station.

Where does the Portlaoise to Galway City train arrive?

Portlaoise to Galway City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Galway City?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Galway City is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Portlaoise to Galway City.

Where can I stay near Galway City?

There are 674+ hotels available in Galway City.

Portlaoise to Galway City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
2h 40m
€15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Sq to Birrbus 823
2. Take the bus from Birr to The G Hotelbus 844
3h 48m
€15–19
Drive 137.6 km
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Galway Citycar 137.6 km
1h 48m
€24–34
Bus via Limerick
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
4h 6m
€21–30

Portlaoise to Galway City by train

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Distance: 155.5 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway hourly. 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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