There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Galway (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Galway (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway (Station) is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Galway (Station). However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Galway (Station). However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Galway (Station) is 156 km. The road distance is 138 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Galway (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Portlaoise to Galway (Station), including transfers.
Portlaoise to Galway (Station) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Galway (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Galway (Station) is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Galway (Station), 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 Portlaoise JFL Ave to Galway Ceannt via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Henry Street in around 4h 6m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Galway (Station) bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Portlaoise to Galway (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Galway (Station) is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Portlaoise to Galway (Station).
There are 674+ hotels available in Galway (Station).