There are 4 ways to get from Tralee to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 251
4h 12m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Re
5h 52m€35–49Drive 193.2 km
- Drive from Tralee to Galwaycar 193.2 km
2h 21m€32–46Bus via Tralee Bus Station
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 13
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 51
5h 16m€35–48
Tralee to Galway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Galway is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prince's Street and arriving at Galway Ceannt Station via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Galway. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Tralee and Galway is 199 km. The road distance is 193.2 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Tralee to Galway, including transfers.
Tralee to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prince's Street station.
Tralee to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Galway is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Galway Ceannt Station via Limerick Arthur's Quay and Henry Street in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tralee to Galway via Portarlington in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Tralee to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Tralee to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Galway is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Tralee to Galway.
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