There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Larne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re
6h 51m£41–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
6h 54m£29–41Drive 205.7 mi
- Drive from Galway to Larnecar 205.7 mi
4h 3m£51–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stnbus 65
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 270
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain Re
8h 22m
Galway to Larne by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Larne is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Larne is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Larne. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Circular Road via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Larne. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Larne Town via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Galway and Larne is 270 miles. The road distance is 206.9 miles.
The best way to get from Galway to Larne without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £40 - £60.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Galway to Larne, including transfers.
Galway to Larne bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Larne is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Larne, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Larne Town via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Circular Road via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Bridge Street in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £23–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Larne bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Larne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Larne is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Galway to Larne.
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