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How to get fromCookstown to Galwayby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cookstown to Galway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    6h 2m
    €159–196

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X4
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    7h
    €23–41

  3. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 15m
    €24–32

  4. Drive  250.9 km

    1. Drive from Cookstown to Galwaycar car 250.9 km
    3h 33m
    €46–67

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from Monaghan SC to Galway Cathedralbus bus Gm13
    6h 38m

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 458
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 64
    8h 55m
    €44–58

Cookstown to Galway by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Cookstown, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Cookstown to Galway via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Galway Coach Stn via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 15m.

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