There are 3 ways to get from Slane to Galway by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Slane to Abbey Stbus 980
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 1m€26–37Drive 201.5 km
- Drive from Slane to Galwaycar 201.5 km
2h 20m€36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Slane to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 8m€29–40
Slane to Galway by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Slane to Galway is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Slane to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Slane to Galway. However, there are services departing from Slane and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Slane and Galway is 254 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.
The best way to get from Slane to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Slane to Galway, including transfers.
Slane to Galway bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Slane station.
Slane to Galway bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slane to Galway is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Slane to Galway.
There are 539+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Slane, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Slane to Galway Coach Stn via Abbey St and Crampton Quay in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Collins Coaches
Bus from Slane to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Slane to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
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