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There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Loop Head by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Ennistrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Moyastabus bus 336
    3. Take the bus from Moyasta to Kilbaha Loop Head Lighthousebus bus C26
    4h 58m
    €26–38

  2. Drive  143.2 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Loop Headcar car 143.2 km
    2h 10m
    €26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Moyastabus bus 336
    3. Take the bus from Moyasta to Kilbaha Loop Head Lighthousebus bus C26
    4h 58m
    €32–46

  4. Bus via Kilrush

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ennis Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Aldi Kilrushbus bus 335
    3. Take the bus from Aldi Kilrush to Loop Headbus bus 339
    6h 34m
    €27–43

Galway to Loop Head by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Loop Head, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to Kilbaha Loop Head Lighthouse via Ennis Station and Moyasta in around 4h 58m.

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