There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to County Galway by bus, train, or car
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Dublin to County Galway by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to County Galway is to train which costs €28 - €40 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to County Galway is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to County Galway. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Celestica via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to County Galway. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Galway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Dublin and County Galway is 210 km. The road distance is 206.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Galway without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Dublin to County Galway, including transfers.
Dublin to County Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to County Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Galway is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and County Galway, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to County Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Dublin to County Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to County Galway is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Dublin to County Galway.
There are 546+ hotels available in County Galway.