There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Balbriggan by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus 761 / ...
3h 54m€33–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
4h 4m€23–33Drive 234.9 km
- Drive from Galway to Balbriggancar 234.9 km
2h 24m€42–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Busbus 190
5h 54m€42–62
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 4m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €40 - €65.
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 54m.
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 4m.
The distance between Galway and Balbriggan is 240 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Balbriggan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13 hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- 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 Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 13 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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