There are 5 ways to get from Ross Castle to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Limerick
best- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
5h 58m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 37m€32–46Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Ross Castle to Galwaycar 203.2 km
2h 33m€35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 52m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
7h 35m€35–49
Ross Castle to Galway by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ross Castle to Galway is to bus via Limerick which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ross Castle to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ross Castle to Galway. However, there are services departing from Ross Castle and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Killarney Mission and Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ross Castle to Galway. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Ross Castle and Galway is 226 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Ross Castle to Galway without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 5h 58m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ross Castle to Galway, including transfers.
Ross Castle to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Ross Castle to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Ross Castle to Galway is to bus via Limerick which takes 5h 58m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Ross Castle, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ross Castle to Galway Ceannt via Ross Castle, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney Mission, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Henry Street in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ross Castle to Galway via The Brehon Htl, Killarney Stn, Killarney, and Portarlington in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ross Castle to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Ross Castle to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ross Castle to Galway is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Ross Castle to Galway.
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