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How to get fromCounty Galway to Belfastby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from County Galway to Belfast by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    6h 22m
    £36–52

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    6h 38m
    £22–137

  3. Drive  176.3 mi

    1. Drive from County Galway to Belfastcar car 176.3 mi
    4h 6m
    £45–65

  4. Bus, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the bus from Baile Chláir to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane NOC - BHD
    6h 32m
    £101–330

  5. Bus via Cavan

    1. Take the bus from Baile Chláir to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 270
    6h 52m
    £26–33

  6. Bus, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Baile Chláir to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NOC - BFS
    6h 52m
    £51–189

County Galway to Belfast by bus, train, and tram

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from An Poll Caoin to Belfast Grand Central via Eyre Square, Galway, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cloonacauneen Road to Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Eyre Square, Galway Coach Stn, and Dublin Airport T1 in around 6h 38m.

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