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How to get fromGalway to Slieve Donardby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Slieve Donard by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain train Ic
    5h 23m
    £138–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Mc Cluresbus bus 237 / ...
    7h 17m
    £43–161

  3. Drive  175.1 mi

    1. Drive from Galway to Slieve Donardcar car 175.1 mi
    3h 46m
    £44–63

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  • Distance: 223.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Galway to Slieve Donard via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Newry in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Slieve Donard via Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Mc Clures in around 7h 17m.

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