There are 3 ways to get from Slane Castle to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Slane to Athlone Stationbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Re / ...
4h 53m€20–29Drive 200.3 km
- Drive from Slane Castle to Galwaycar 200.3 km
2h 19m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Slane to Moatebus 190
- Take the bus from Moate to Galway Coach Stationbus 763
5h 24m€24–35
Slane Castle to Galway by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slane Castle to Galway is to bus and train which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Slane Castle to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Slane Castle to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Slane and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Moate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Slane Castle and Galway is 200 km. The road distance is 200.3 km.
The best way to get from Slane Castle to Galway without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Slane Castle to Galway, including transfers.
Slane Castle to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Slane station.
Slane Castle to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Moate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slane Castle to Galway is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Slane Castle to Galway.
There are 556+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Slane Castle, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Slane Castle to Galway Coach Station via Slane and Moate in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Slane to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Slane to Moate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Moate to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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