There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 23m€35–48Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 26m€32–45Drive 222.3 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Galwaycar 222.3 km
2h 54m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedralbus Gm13
4h 53m
Dundalk to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Galway is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Galway. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Galway. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Dundalk and Galway is 298 km. The road distance is 222.3 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Galway without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Dundalk to Galway, including transfers.
Dundalk to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Galway is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 23m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Galway Coach Stn via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Galway via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Dundalk to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Galway is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Dundalk to Galway.
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