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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 26m
    €32–46

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus 100X
    4h 45m
    €35–48

  3. Drive  222.1 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Dundalkcar car 222.1 km
    2h 55m
    €39–57

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Cavan Cathdrlbus bus Gm13
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Stnbus bus 170
    5h 31m

Galway to Dundalk by train and tram

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Stapleton Place via Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 45m.

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