There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Central Station 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 / ...
5h 57m€41–166Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 5m€45–64Drive 303.2 km
- Drive from Belfast Central Station to Galwaycar 303.2 km
3h 42m€53–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus 64
8h 31m€48–70
Belfast Central Station to Galway by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Galway is to bus which costs €40 - €170 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station station to Galway. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to Galway. However, there are services departing from Belfast Lanyon Place and arriving at Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Galway is 378 km. The road distance is 303.2 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Belfast Central Station to Galway, including transfers.
Belfast Central Station to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast Central Station to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Galway is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Belfast Central Station to Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 5m.
- 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
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Translink
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast Central Station to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast Central Station to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to Galway is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Belfast Central Station to Galway.
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