There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Galway (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 2m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Market Sq to Birrbus 823
- Take the bus from Birr to Eyre Squarebus 844
3h 57m€15–19Drive 138 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Galway (Station)car 138 km
1h 51m€24–35Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
4h 6m€21–30
Portlaoise to Galway (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway (Station) is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 57m.
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 Market Sq and arriving at Eyre Square via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
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 3h 2m.
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 3h 2m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Portlaoise to Galway (Station), including transfers.
Portlaoise to Galway (Station) bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Market Sq 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 3h 2m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Galway (Station), 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 Galway (Station) via Birr and Eyre Square in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Market Sq to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Galway (Station) bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Birr 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 547+ hotels available in Galway (Station).