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How to get fromGalway to Dark Hedgesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Dark Hedges 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
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymoneytrain train
    7h 42m
    £83–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 234 / ...
    10h 5m
    £34–43

  3. Bus via Monaghan

    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Monaghan SCbus bus Gm13
    2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 278
    10h 1m

  4. Drive  194.4 mi

    1. Drive from Galway to Dark Hedgescar car 194.4 mi
    4h 40m
    £49–71

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 218
    10h 44m
    £37–48

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  • Distance: 304.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Dark Hedges via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Ballymoney in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Cathedral to Dark Hedges via Monaghan SC, Dawson Street, Monaghan Bus Stn, Monaghan Bus Station, Coleraine Buscentre, and Clintyfinnan in around 10h 1m.

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