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How to get fromBelfast to County Galwayby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to County Galway by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 2m
    €45–171

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    6h 17m
    €49–70

  3. Drive 285.5 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to County Galwaycar car 285.5 km
    4h 2m
    €51–73

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Baile Chláirbus bus 65
    6h 29m

Belfast to County Galway by bus

Calendar94Weekly Buses
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and County Galway, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Cloonacauneen Road via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 11, Galway Coach Stn, and Eyre Square in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Celestica via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Eyre Square in around 6h 17m.

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