There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Burren by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic / ...
4h 50m£46–62Drive 157.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Burrencar 157.3 mi
3h 14m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
5h 34mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
6h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Burren is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Burren is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Burren. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Burren Road via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Burren. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Galway and Burren is 208 miles. The road distance is 158.3 miles.
The best way to get from Galway to Burren without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £45 - £65.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Galway to Burren, including transfers.
Galway to Burren bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Burren train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Burren is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £45 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Burren, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Burren via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Newry in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Burren Road via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station in around 5h 34m.
- 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 Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £8–13
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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- 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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Burren bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Burren train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Burren is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Galway to Burren.
There are 252+ hotels available in Burren.