There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Galway by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrlbus 433
1h 30m€17–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roscommon to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
2h€11–16Drive 78.6 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Galwaycar 78.6 km
1h 8m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roscommon to Galwaytaxi 78.6 km
1h 8m€110–150
Roscommon to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Galway is to train which costs €10 - €17 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €13 - €20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roscommon and arriving at Galway Cathdrl. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Galway. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Galway via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Roscommon and Galway is 80 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €17 - €24.
The bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrl takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Roscommon to Galway bus services, operated by Roscommon Coaches, depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Galway is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €17 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Roscommon Coaches operates a bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrl 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 30m. Bus Éireann also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roscommon to Galway via Athlone in around 2h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Roscommon to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 087-9144445
- Website
- roscommoncoaches.ie
Bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://roscommoncoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Roscommon to Galway Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- €110–150
Cab Direct
- Phone
- +353 87 991 4873
- Website
- roscommontaxis.com
Noel Mahons Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 264 6931
Tom Kilduff Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 254 4662
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More Questions & Answers
Roscommon to Galway bus services, operated by Roscommon Coaches, arrive at Galway Cathdrl station.
Roscommon to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Galway is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Roscommon to Galway.
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