There are 4 ways to get from Ballyclare 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 / ...
7h 7m€40–161Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h 31m€45–64Drive 309.9 km
- Drive from Ballyclare to Galwaycar 309.9 km
3h 58m€56–80Train, bus
- Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus 64
9h 41m€48–70
Ballyclare to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballyclare to Galway is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyclare to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €55 - €80.
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 Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
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 31m.
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 which takes 7h 7m and costs €35 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Ballyclare to Galway, including transfers.
Ballyclare to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
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 which takes 7h 7m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Ballyclare, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from The Square to Galway Coach Stn via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 7h 7m. 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 31m.
- 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
Ballyclare to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 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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