There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to County Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
5h 28m€51–182Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 15m€49–70Drive 285.5 km
- Drive from Belfast to County Galwaycar 285.5 km
4h 2m€51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Baile Chláirbus 65
6h 28m
Belfast to County Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to County Galway is to train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to County Galway is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to County Galway. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Celestica via Airport Zone 13 and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to County 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 15m.
The distance between Belfast and County Galway is 381 km. The road distance is 285.5 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to County Galway without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Belfast to County Galway, including transfers.
Belfast to County Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to County Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to County Galway is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and County Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Celestica via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 13, and ATU Galway in around 5h 28m. 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 15m.
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Baile Chláir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €26–35
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to County Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to County Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to County Galway is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Belfast to County Galway.
There are 676+ hotels available in County Galway.