There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Galway by train, bus, or car
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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 32m€46–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 42m€40–159Drive 319.1 km
- Drive from Carrickfergus to Galwaycar 319.1 km
3h 54m€57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus 64
9h 17m€54–80
Carrickfergus to Galway by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Galway is to bus which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Galway. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Galway. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Galway is 409 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Galway without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Carrickfergus to Galway, including transfers.
Carrickfergus to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Carrickfergus to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Galway is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Galway Coach Stn via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 42m.
- 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/
Train from York Street to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickfergus to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Carrickfergus to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Galway is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Carrickfergus to Galway.
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