There are 3 ways to get from Galway Races to Athenry by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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The cheapest way to get from Galway Races to Athenry is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Galway Races to Athenry is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs €30 - €40.
The distance between Galway Races and Athenry is 30 km. The road distance is 19 km.
The best way to get from Galway Races to Athenry without a car is to line 401 bus and train which takes 1h 30m and costs €13 - €19.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Galway Races to Athenry, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway Races to Athenry is 19 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Galway Races to Athenry.
There are 456+ hotels available in Athenry.
What companies run services between Galway Races, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Galway Races to Athenry. However, you can walk to Lios Caisil, take the line 401 bus to Eyre Square, walk to Galway, then take the train to Athenry. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Athenry.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Lios Caisil to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €10–14
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
Big O Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 585 858
- Website
- bigotaxis.com
Galway Taxis
- Phone
- +353 91 561 111
- Website
- galwaytaxis.ie
Pro Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 53 53 53
- Website
- procabs.ie
City Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 525 252
- Website
- citytaxisgalway.com
West Coast Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 591 888
Oran Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 787 787
- Website
- orancabs.com
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