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How to get fromCounty Galway to Dublinby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    3h 35m
    €23–32

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3h 55m
    €22–29

  3. Drive  206.8 km

    1. Drive from County Galway to Dublincar car 206.8 km
    2h 14m
    €36–51

  4. Bus via Longford

    1. Take the bus from An Chreig Bhuí to Longford Stnbus bus 425
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Dublin Busárasbus bus 23 / ...
    5h 24m
    €39–53

County Galway to Dublin by bus

Calendar109Weekly Buses
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between County Galway, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.

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