There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Ballyclare by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
6h 34m£29–41Train
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
7h 20m£33–48Drive 195.1 mi
- Drive from Galway to Ballyclarecar 195.1 mi
3h 53m£48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stnbus 65
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 270
8h 51m
Galway to Ballyclare by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Ballyclare is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Ballyclare is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Ballyclare. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at The Square via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Ballyclare. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Galway and Ballyclare is 246 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.
The best way to get from Galway to Ballyclare without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 34m and costs £29 - £45.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Galway to Ballyclare, including transfers.
Galway to Ballyclare bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Ballyclare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Ballyclare is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 34m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Ballyclare, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to The Square via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to The Square via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £23–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Ballyclare bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Ballyclare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Ballyclare is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Galway to Ballyclare.
There are 1238+ hotels available in Ballyclare.