What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Portstewart?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Portstewart is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Portstewart?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Portstewart is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Galway Cathdrl and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Ballybofey, Foyle Street Bus Station and Rose Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Galway and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct train from Galway to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Coleraine via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Galway to Portstewart?

The distance between Galway and Portstewart is 311 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.

How do I travel from Galway to Portstewart without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Portstewart without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £45 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Galway to Portstewart?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Galway to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Portstewart bus from?

Galway to Portstewart bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, depart from Galway Cathdrl station.

Where do I catch the Galway to Portstewart train from?

Galway to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway to Portstewart?

The best way to get from Galway to Portstewart is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus via Ballybofey, which costs £40 - £50 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Galway to Portstewart bus arrive?

Galway to Portstewart bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, arrive at Ballybofey station.

Where does the Galway to Portstewart train arrive?

Galway to Portstewart train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Galway to Portstewart?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Portstewart is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Galway to Portstewart.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 746+ hotels available in Portstewart.

Galway to Portstewart - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Portstewart by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re
7h 57m
£48–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Derry Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Rose Gardensbus 234 / ...
8h 18m
£34–44
Bus via Ballybofey
1. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballybofeybus 964
2. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Derry Bus Stationbus 64
3. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Rose Gardensbus 234
8h 16m
£41–50
Drive 192.1 mi
1. Drive from Galway to Portstewartcar 192.1 mi
4h 30m
£48–70
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
8h 29m
£37–49

Galway to Portstewart by train, tram, foot, and bus

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.3 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Portstewart, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Portstewart Promenade via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Cathdrl to Portstewart Promenade via Ballybofey, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Rose Gardens in around 8h 16m.

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