Galway to Newbridge - Fastest Route?

[HowAreYeGettinOn]

Have to head from Galway city to Newbridge in a couple of weeks - am wondering if anyone on the board has made that journey since the new motorways opened, and if they could advise on the best route?

I don't mind driving more motorway miles if it means I save time on the overall journey... Any info appreciated... 

[rosnarun]

is this an example of Irony?

[seafoid]

Have to head from Galway city to Newbridge in a couple of weeks - am wondering if anyone on the board has made that journey since the new motorways opened, and if they could advise on the best route?

I don't mind driving more motorway miles if it means I save time on the overall journey... Any info appreciated... 

The choo choo takes 2 hours

[Donnellys Hollow]

Presuming it's the Kildare Newbridge you're going to?

I'd turn off the M4 at Maynooth and head for Kill via Straffan - good road nowadays due to the 2006 Ryder Cup. Quick spin down the N7 to Newbridge from there.

Alternatively turn off at Kilcock. Take the Clane road and then on to Sallins. The old Dublin road will take you straight into Newbridge from there.

Presumably there is some way through the midlands to avoid the motorway tolls.

[HowAreYeGettinOn]

Presuming it's the Kildare Newbridge you're going to?

I'd turn off the M4 at Maynooth and head for Kill via Straffan - good road nowadays due to the 2006 Ryder Cup. Quick spin down the N7 to Newbridge from there.

Alternatively turn off at Kilcock. Take the Clane road and then on to Sallins. The old Dublin road will take you straight into Newbridge from there.

Presumably there is some way through the midlands to avoid the motorway tolls.

Maith an fear DH - thanks for that. I'll give Maynooth-Straffan-Kill a spin and see how I get on. Cheers!