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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Portlaoise to Galway City

Composite routes from Portlaoise to Galway City

Cheapest
1 h 41 min
Car
160 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Portarlington to Galway
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

Bus operators

Kearns Transport

Phone:
057 912 0124
Email:
info@kearnstransport.com
Website:
kearnstransport.com/
Bus from Birr to The
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Pearse
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65
Bus from Pearse Street to Galway
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

TFI Local Link Laois Offaly

Phone:
+353-57-8692168
Email:
lo@locallink.ie
Website:
locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise Station to Birr
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City?

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City is to train which costs $16.30 - $26.09 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City?

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $30.43 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Galway City?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Galway City. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Galway Cathedral via Pearse Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Portlaoise and Galway City?

No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Galway City. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Galway City?

The distance between Portlaoise and Galway City is 156 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.

How do I travel from Portlaoise to Galway City without a car?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 .

How long does it take to get from Portlaoise to Galway City?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Portlaoise to Galway City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Galway City bus from?

Portlaoise to Galway City bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Galway City train from?

Portlaoise to Galway City train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Portarlington station.

Train or bus from Portlaoise to Galway City?

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Galway City is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $38.04 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Portlaoise to Galway City bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Galway City bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Pearse Street station.

Where does the Portlaoise to Galway City train arrive?

Portlaoise to Galway City train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Galway station.

Can I drive from Portlaoise to Galway City?

Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Galway City is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Portlaoise to Galway City.

Where can I stay near Galway City?

There are 487+ hotels available in Galway City. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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