There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Clontarf by bus, train, or car
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Galway to Clontarf by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Clontarf is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Clontarf is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Clontarf Village via Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Clontarf. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Killester via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Galway and Clontarf is 212 km. The road distance is 212.8 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Clontarf without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs €22 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Galway to Clontarf, including transfers.
Galway to Clontarf bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Clontarf is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs €22 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Clontarf, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk 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 Bachelors Walk
- 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 Clontarf bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to Clontarf train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Clontarf is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Galway to Clontarf.
There are 1236+ hotels available in Clontarf.



