There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Port 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 / ...
6h 19m€40–165Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 51m€42–58Drive 308.4 km
- Drive from Belfast Port to Galwaycar 308.4 km
3h 46m€56–80Train, bus
- Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus 64
9h 15m€48–69
Belfast Port to Galway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Galway is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Port to Galway. However, there are services departing from Thomas Johnston and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Port 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 51m.
The distance between Belfast Port and Galway is 383 km. The road distance is 308.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Port to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs €35 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Belfast Port to Galway, including transfers.
Belfast Port to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast Port to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Port to Galway is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Belfast Port, Belfast, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Thomas Johnston to Galway Coach Stn via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catalyst Inc to Galway via May Street, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 51m.
- 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
Belfast Port to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast Port to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Port to Galway is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Belfast Port to Galway.
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