There are 4 ways to get from Galway to The Rower by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Thomastowntrain Ic / ...
4h 53m€53–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Roadbus 717
6h 30m€31–45Drive 197.5 km
- Drive from Galway to The Rowercar 197.5 km
2h 55m€35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
7h 1m€35–51
Galway to The Rower by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to The Rower is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to The Rower is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to The Rower. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Kiltown via Heuston Station and Kilkenny Cstl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to The Rower. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Thomastown via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Galway and The Rower is 279 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.
The best way to get from Galway to The Rower without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Galway to The Rower, including transfers.
Galway to The Rower bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to The Rower train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to The Rower is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and The Rower, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to The Rower via Kildare and Thomastown in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Kiltown via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny Cstl in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Thomastown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to The Rower bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to The Rower train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to The Rower is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Galway to The Rower.
There are 191+ hotels available in The Rower.