There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Claregalway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
3h 23m€24–32Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 29m€22–30Drive 203.6 km
- Drive from Dublin to Claregalwaycar 203.6 km
2h 4m€35–50Bus via Longford
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stnbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Baile Chláirbus 425 / ...
5h 24m€39–54
Dublin to Claregalway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Claregalway is to train which costs €22 - €30 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Claregalway is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Claregalway. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Baile Chláir via Eyre Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Claregalway. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Galway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Dublin and Claregalway is 218 km. The road distance is 203.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Claregalway without a car is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Dublin to Claregalway, including transfers.
Dublin to Claregalway bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Claregalway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Claregalway is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Claregalway, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Longford Stn to Baile Chláir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Claregalway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
Dublin to Claregalway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Claregalway is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Dublin to Claregalway.
There are 612+ hotels available in Claregalway.



