There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Balbriggan by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 101 bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Balbrigganbus 101
3h 24m€33–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
4h 5m€23–33Drive 234.9 km
- Drive from Galway to Balbriggancar 234.9 km
2h 24m€41–60
Galway to Balbriggan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Balbriggan is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Balbriggan via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Balbriggan via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Galway and Balbriggan is 235 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Balbriggan without a car is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Galway to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Galway to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Balbriggan is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 3h 24m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Balbriggan via Airport Zone 13 in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Tara Street to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Balbriggan is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Galway to Balbriggan.
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