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How to get fromCounty Louth to Galwayby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ardee N33 to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    4h 6m
    €34–47

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cherrybrook to Abbey Stbus bus 980
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    4h 36m
    €26–37

  3. Drive  205.6 km

    1. Drive from County Louth to Galwaycar car 205.6 km
    2h 40m
    €36–52

  4. Bus via Clones

    1. Take the bus from Ardee N33 to Clones Diamondbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from Clones Diamond to Galway Cathedralbus bus Gm13
    5h 5m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    5h 17m
    €44–61

  6. Bus, train via Athlone

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    6h 18m
    €42–62

County Louth to Galway by bus

Calendar84Weekly Buses
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Ardee N33 to Galway Coach Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 11 in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ardee to Galway via Saint Malachy's Vil, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 17m.

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