There are 4 ways to get from Rathdrum to Galway by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rathdrum to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 19m€25–36Bus via Arklow W
- Take the bus from Arklow W to Clare Streetbus 2
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
5h 25m€36–53Drive 224 km
- Drive from Rathdrum to Galwaycar 224 km
3h€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Ashford to Liffey Valley SCbus 1414b
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Galway Coach Stnbus 763
6h 7m€26–37
Rathdrum to Galway by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathdrum to Galway is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdrum to Galway is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdrum to Galway. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Arklow W and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathdrum to Galway. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Galway via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Rathdrum and Galway is 272 km. The road distance is 224 km.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Galway without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Rathdrum to Galway, including transfers.
Rathdrum to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow W station.
Rathdrum to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Galway is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Arklow W, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Rathdrum, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Rathdrum to Galway via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathdrum to Galway Coach Stn via Arklow W, Clare Street, and Crampton Quay in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Rathdrum to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow W to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Arklow W to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Liffey Valley to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ashford to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Rathdrum to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Clare Street station.
Rathdrum to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdrum to Galway is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Rathdrum to Galway.
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