There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Grand Canal by bus, train, or car
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Dublin to Grand Canal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Grand Canal is to train which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Grand Canal is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €25 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Glentaun. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Grand Canal. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Ballinasloe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Dublin and Grand Canal is 151 km. The road distance is 152.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Grand Canal without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €16 - €22.
The bus from Crampton Quay to Glentaun takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dublin to Grand Canal bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Grand Canal train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Grand Canal is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €16 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Grand Canal, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Glentaun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloe hourly. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Glentaun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Grand Canal bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Glentaun station.
Dublin to Grand Canal train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballinasloe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Grand Canal is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Dublin to Grand Canal.
There are 65+ hotels available in Grand Canal.



