There are 3 ways to get from Rathnew to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathnew to Beresford Placebus 740A
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 15m€34–47Bus
- Take the bus from Rathnew to UCD Stillorgan Rdbus 133
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 19m€36–50Drive 251.8 km
- Drive from Rathnew to Galwaycar 251.8 km
2h 32m€43–62
Rathnew to Galway by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathnew to Galway is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnew to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathnew to Galway. However, there are services departing from Rathnew and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via UCD Stillorgan Rd and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Rathnew and Galway is 256 km. The road distance is 251.8 km.
The best way to get from Rathnew to Galway without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Rathnew to Galway, including transfers.
Rathnew to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Rathnew station.
Rathnew to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at UCD Stillorgan Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnew to Galway is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rathnew to Galway.
There are 676+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Rathnew, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathnew to Galway Coach Stn via UCD Stillorgan Rd, Aston Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Rathnew to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
Bus from Rathnew to UCD Stillorgan Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Rathnew to UCD Stillorgan Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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