There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 by train, bus, or car
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Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 is to bus which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Ferry Port Termnl 1 via O'Connell St Lwr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Galway and Dublin Terminal 1 is 219 km. The road distance is 213.6 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1, including transfers.
Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Dublin Terminal 1 is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1.
There are 1112+ hotels available in Dublin Terminal 1.