There are 4 ways to get from Rathvilly to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rathvilly to S O'Casey Brbus 132
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 50m€38–52Train
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 2m€22–34Drive 193.1 km
- Drive from Rathvilly to Galwaycar 193.1 km
2h 39m€34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 34m€30–43
Rathvilly to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathvilly to Galway is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rathvilly to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathvilly to Galway. However, there are services departing from Rathvilly and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via S O'Casey Br and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathvilly to Galway. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Rathvilly and Galway is 276 km. The road distance is 193.1 km.
The best way to get from Rathvilly to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Rathvilly to Galway, including transfers.
Rathvilly to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Rathvilly station.
Rathvilly to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Rathvilly to Galway is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Rathvilly, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathvilly to Galway Coach Stn via S O'Casey Br, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathvilly to Galway via Carlow, Carlow, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Rathvilly to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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More Questions & Answers
Rathvilly to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at S O'Casey Br station.
Rathvilly to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathvilly to Galway is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Rathvilly to Galway.
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