There are 4 ways to get from Shannonbridge to Galway by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 850 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shannonbridge to Athlone Stnbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
2h 15m€12–17Line 850 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shannonbridge to Birrbus 850
- Take the bus from Birr to Merchants Rdbus 844
3h 35m€13–17Drive 73.8 km
- Drive from Shannonbridge to Galwaycar 73.8 km
50 min€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shannonbridge to Galwaytaxi 73.8 km
50 min€110–140
Shannonbridge to Galway by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannonbridge to Galway is to line 850 bus and train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shannonbridge to Galway is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannonbridge to Galway. However, there are services departing from Shannonbridge and arriving at Merchants Rd via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Shannonbridge and Galway is 108 km. The road distance is 73.8 km.
The best way to get from Shannonbridge to Galway without a car is to line 850 bus and train which takes 2h 15m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Shannonbridge to Galway, including transfers.
Shannonbridge to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Shannonbridge station.
Shannonbridge to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Birr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannonbridge to Galway is 74 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Shannonbridge to Galway.
There are 666+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Shannonbridge, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannonbridge to Merchants Rd via Birr in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Shannonbridge to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Shannonbridge to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to Merchants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Kenny Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4444
Mighty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4222
- Website
- mightycabs.ie
A2B Cabs Athlone
- Phone
- +353 90 649 4400
- Website
- a2b-cabs-athlone.business.site
AM to PM Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 86 105 7796
- Website
- athlonetaxi.ie
Cool Cabs
- Phone
- +353 85 111 3333
- Website
- coolcabs.ie
Danny's Taxi Athlone
- Phone
- +353 87 131 3647
- Website
- dannystaxi.business.site
Ray O'Hara's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 227 2731
- Website
- ray-oharas-taxis.business.site
DK Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 690 2174
Hensey Hackney Services
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
Melissa O'Sullivan Cabhire
- Phone
- +353 87 748 8348
Dominik Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 413 1357
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