There are 4 ways to get from Balbriggan to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 10m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 14m€33–44Drive 235.2 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Galwaycar 235.2 km
2h 23m€42–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 19m€41–61
Balbriggan to Galway by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Galway is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €65.
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 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Galway. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Galway is 245 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Galway without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Balbriggan to Galway, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 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 train which takes 4h 10m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Galway via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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Booking & Getting There
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 Dublin Connolly 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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