There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to University of Galway by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to University of Galway by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to University of Galway is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to University of Galway is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to University of Galway. However, there are services departing from Market Sq and arriving at University South via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to University of Galway. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Portlaoise and University of Galway is 157 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to University of Galway without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Portlaoise to University of Galway, including transfers.
Portlaoise to University of Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Market Sq station.
Portlaoise to University of Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to University of Galway is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and University of Galway, IE-G, 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 University of Galway via Birr and University South in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to University South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to University of Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Birr station.
Portlaoise to University of Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to University of Galway is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Portlaoise to University of Galway.
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