There are 3 ways to get from Balbriggan to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
3h 56m€33–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 17m€23–33Drive 235.2 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Galwaycar 235.2 km
2h 23m€40–58
Balbriggan to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Galway is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Galway. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Galway. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Galway via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Galway is 242 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Balbriggan to Galway, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 13 station.
Balbriggan to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Galway is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balbriggan to Galway via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Balbriggan to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
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
- +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/
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More Questions & Answers
Balbriggan to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
Balbriggan to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Galway is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Balbriggan to Galway.
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