There are 4 ways to get from Ballyclare to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin
best- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
7h 8m€38–52Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h 32m€49–69Drive 309.9 km
- Drive from Ballyclare to Galwaycar 309.9 km
3h 58m€57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 65
9h 3m€39–52
Ballyclare to Galway by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballyclare to Galway is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyclare to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyclare to Galway. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Belfast Glengall and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyclare to Galway. However, there are services departing from York Street and arriving at Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Ballyclare and Galway is 402 km. The road distance is 309.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballyclare to Galway without a car is to bus via Dublin which takes 7h 8m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Ballyclare to Galway, including transfers.
Ballyclare to Galway bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Ballyclare to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Ballyclare to Galway is to bus via Dublin which takes 7h 8m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from The Square to Galway Coach Stn via High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Galway via Nelson Street Bus Lane, York Street, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 32m.
- 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
- 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 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €27–40
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Ballyclare to Galway bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Ballyclare to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyclare to Galway is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Ballyclare to Galway.
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