There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Balbriggan by bus, train, or car
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Galway to Balbriggan by bus
Questions & Answers
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 - €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 21m.
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 235 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 21m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 21m 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 21m 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 11 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. 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
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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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