There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Louth 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 Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 28m€41–60Drive 213.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Louthcar 213.5 km
2h 47m€37–53Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 100X
5h 29m€45–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stnbus 819
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Louthbus 167
6h 18m€41–57Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Cavan Cathdrlbus Gm13
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 170
6h 43m
Galway to Louth by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Louth is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Louth is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Louth. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Louth via Airport Zone 13 and Dundalk Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Louth. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Galway and Louth is 308 km. The road distance is 213.5 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Louth without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Galway to Louth, including transfers.
Galway to Louth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Louth is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Louth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Louth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Vil in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Louth via Airport Zone 13 and Dundalk Bus Stn in around 5h 29m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- 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
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)44 934 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklwr.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Louth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Cavan Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Louth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Louth is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Galway to Louth.
There are 252+ hotels available in Louth.






