There are 4 ways to get from Tralee to NUIG by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station251
4h 27m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Tralee to PortarlingtonRe / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to GalwayRe
6h 9m€35–49Drive 194.4 km
- Drive from Tralee to NUIG194.4 km
2h 20m€33–47Bus via Tralee Bus Station
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station13
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Station51
5h 32m€35–48
Tralee to NUIG by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to NUIG is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tralee to NUIG is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to NUIG 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 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to NUIG. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Tralee and NUIG is 201 km. The road distance is 194.4 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to NUIG without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Tralee to NUIG, including transfers.
Tralee to NUIG bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prince's Street station.
Tralee to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to NUIG is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and NUIG, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tralee Prince's Street to NUIG via Limerick Arthur's Quay, Henry Street, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tralee to NUIG via Portarlington and Galway in around 6h 9m.
- 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 NUIG bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Tralee to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to NUIG is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Tralee to NUIG.
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