There are 4 ways to get from Bangor to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 41m€47–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 45m€41–166Drive 323.2 km
- Drive from Bangor to Galwaycar 323.2 km
3h 59m€58–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus 64
9h 33m€55–80
Bangor to Galway by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Galway is to bus which costs €40 - €170 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bangor to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Galway. However, there are services departing from Bangor Buscentre and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangor to Galway. However, there are services departing from Bangor and arriving at Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Bangor and Galway is 412 km. The road distance is 323.2 km.
The best way to get from Bangor to Galway without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bangor to Galway, including transfers.
Bangor to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Bangor to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Bangor to Galway is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €170 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Bangor to Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Galway Coach Stn via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- 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/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Bangor to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Bangor to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangor to Galway is 323 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Bangor to Galway.
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