There are 4 ways to get from Antrim to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 32m€48–68Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus 64
8h 4m€45–66Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 51m€57–192Drive 300.8 km
- Drive from Antrim to Galwaycar 300.8 km
3h 50m€54–77
Antrim to Galway by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Galway is to train and bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Antrim to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Antrim to Galway. However, there are services departing from Antrim Buscentre and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Belfast International Airport, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Antrim to Galway. However, there are services departing from Antrim and arriving at Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Antrim and Galway is 425 km. The road distance is 300.8 km.
The best way to get from Antrim to Galway without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Antrim to Galway, including transfers.
Antrim to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Antrim to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Antrim to Galway is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €200 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Antrim to Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antrim Buscentre to Galway Coach Stn via Belfast International Airport, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Antrim to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Antrim to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Antrim to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antrim to Galway is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Antrim to Galway.
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