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207 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galway to Fota Island

Composite routes from Galway to Fota Island

Cheapest
2 h 35 min
Car
207 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Irish Rail
Website
Irish Rail
Website
1h 57m
4 times a day
$11.96–$17.39
+353 1 836 6222
+353 1 836 6222
Call
Bus operators
Found: 3
Expressway
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
Citylink
Website
Expressway
Website
4h 20m
Every 2 hours
$18.48–$27.17
0818 836611
0818 836611
Call
Bus Éireann
Website
4h 20m
Every 2 hours
$17.39–$25.00
+353 1 836 6111
+353 1 836 6111
Call
Citylink
Website
3h
Every 4 hours
$15.22–$25.00
+353 91 564 164
+353 91 564 164
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Fota Island?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Fota Island is to bus which costs $15.22 - $27.17 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Fota Island?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Fota Island is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $36.96 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Fota Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galway Coach Station station and arriving at Cork Anderson's Quay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Galway and Fota Island?

No, there is no direct train from Galway to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Cork via Limerick and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Galway to Fota Island?

The distance between Galway and Fota Island is 196 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.

How do I travel from Galway to Fota Island without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Fota Island without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $15.22 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from Galway to Fota Island?

The bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Anderson's Quay takes 3h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Galway to Fota Island bus from?

Galway to Fota Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Galway Ceannt Station.

Where do I catch the Galway to Fota Island train from?

Galway to Fota Island train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway to Fota Island?

The best way to get from Galway to Fota Island is to bus which takes 3h and costs $15.22 - $27.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27.17 - $41.30 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Galway to Fota Island bus arrive?

Galway to Fota Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ennis Station.

Where does the Galway to Fota Island train arrive?

Galway to Fota Island train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Limerick station.

Can I drive from Galway to Fota Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Fota Island is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Galway to Fota Island.

How do I get a bus ticket from Galway to Fota Island?

Book your Galway to Fota Island bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Fota Island?

There are 207+ hotels available in Fota Island. Prices start at $68.92 per night.
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