There are 4 ways to get from NUIG to Tralee by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Henry Street251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street300
4h 34m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Galway to PortarlingtonIc / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to TraleeIc
6h 45m€35–53Drive 195.3 km
- Drive from NUIG to Tralee195.3 km
2h 21m€34–48Bus via Tralee Bus Station
- Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station13
5h 43m€29–47
NUIG to Tralee by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from NUIG to Tralee is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from NUIG to Tralee is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from NUIG station to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Tralee Prince's Street via Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from NUIG to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Tralee via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between NUIG and Tralee is 201 km. The road distance is 195.3 km.
The best way to get from NUIG to Tralee without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from NUIG to Tralee, including transfers.
NUIG to Tralee bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.
NUIG to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from NUIG to Tralee is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between NUIG, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from NUIG to Tralee Prince's Street via Galway Coach Station, Henry Street, and Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from NUIG to Tralee via Galway and Portarlington in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Galway, Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
NUIG to Tralee bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
NUIG to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between NUIG to Tralee is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from NUIG to Tralee.
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