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 Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
7h 3m€38–52Train
- 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€57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Antrim to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus 64
8h 4m€50–71
Antrim to Galway by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Galway is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Antrim to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €85.
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 Glengall and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
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 408 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 7h 3m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Antrim to Galway, including transfers.
Antrim to Galway bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
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 7h 3m and costs €35 - €55. 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 High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 7h 3m. 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
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Antrim to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Antrim to Galway bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel 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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