There are 3 ways to get from Slane Castle to Galway by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Slane to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 6m€26–37Drive 200.3 km
- Drive from Slane Castle to Galwaycar 200.3 km
2h 19m€35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Slane to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 51m€29–40
Slane Castle to Galway by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slane Castle to Galway is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 6m.
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. However, there are services departing from Slane and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Slane Castle and Galway is 256 km. The road distance is 200.3 km.
The best way to get from Slane Castle to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Slane Castle to Galway, including transfers.
Slane Castle to Galway bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Slane station.
Slane Castle to Galway bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St 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 685+ 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 Stn via Slane, Abbey St, and Crampton Quay in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Slane to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Slane to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
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