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How to get fromGalway to Carrickfergusby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Carrickfergus by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    6h 20m
    £39–57

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
    6h 23m
    £33–45

  3. Drive  196.9 mi

    1. Drive from Galway to Carrickferguscar car 196.9 mi
    3h 57m
    £50–71

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 270
    8h 9m
    £33–44

Galway to Carrickfergus by train and tram

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Carrickfergus via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Joymount via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Pottinger's Entry High Street in around 6h 23m.

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