There are 7 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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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 21m€42–59Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 32m€43–171Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Galway308.3 km
3h 45mDrive 308.3 km
- Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galwaycar 308.3 km
3h 45m€54–78Fly to Shannon Airport, bus
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHD - SNN
- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus
6h 56m€99–275Bus
- 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
8h 13mFly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BHD - NOC
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus
5h 25m€119–369
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €40 - €180 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway. However, there are services departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station and Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Galway is 399 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway, including transfers.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €40 - €180 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Galway via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 32m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–300
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–300
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via East Midlands
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–300
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €100–300
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–230
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–420
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Shannon Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–230
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–420
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- 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 Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- 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
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Galway.
There are 619+ hotels available in Galway.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Galway. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









