There are 4 ways to get from Antrim to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 59m€55–192Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus 64
8h 4m€45–66Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h 6m€48–68Drive 300.8 km
- Drive from Antrim to Galwaycar 300.8 km
3h 50m€54–78
Antrim to Galway by bus
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 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
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 7h 6m.
The distance between Antrim and Galway is 416 km. The road distance is 300.8 km.
The best way to get from Antrim to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €55 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
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 11 in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Antrim to Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
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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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