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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Galway by train, bus or car

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Train  •  2h 22m

  1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway Ic / ...

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Bus  •  2h 30m

  1. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station 761 / ...

Drive  •  2h 10m

  1. Drive from Dublin to Galway 208.7 km

Dublin to Galway by train

72 Weekly Trains
2h 22m Average Duration
€18 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Galway is to train which costs €18 - €25 and takes 2h 22m.

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The fastest way to get from Dublin to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €50.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Galway Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Galway. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

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The distance between Dublin and Galway is 207 km. The road distance is 208.7 km.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Galway without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €18 - €25.

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The train from Dublin Heuston to Galway takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs every three hours.

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Dublin to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.

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Dublin to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Galway is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €18 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 2h 30m.

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Galway.
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  • Distance: 207.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between and ?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18 - €25 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost €19 - €27 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

Train operators
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus operators
Citylink
Phone
+353 91 564 164
Email
info@citylink.ie
Website
citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€19 - €27
Website
https://www.citylink.ie/

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Dublin to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Station.

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Dublin to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Galway is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Dublin to Galway.

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