There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Carlingford 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 Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 43m€66–95Drive 248.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Carlingfordcar 248.3 km
3h 12m€43–61Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- 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 44mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
6h 59m€48–67Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Monaghan SCbus Gm13
- Take the bus from Dawson Street to Ó Fiaich Collegebus Dk01
7h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Carlingford is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Carlingford is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Carlingford via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Galway and Carlingford is 322 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Carlingford without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €65 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Galway to Carlingford, including transfers.
Galway to Carlingford bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Carlingford is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Carlingford via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Carlingford via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station in around 5h 44m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- 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/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from S O'Casey Br to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Monaghan SC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- 868170966
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcenteecoachhire.ie
Bus from Dawson Street to Ó Fiaich College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://mcenteecoachhire.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Carlingford bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Carlingford is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Galway to Carlingford.
There are 305+ hotels available in Carlingford.