There are 3 ways to get from Galway to South Dublin (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Galway to South Dublin (Region) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to South Dublin (Region) is to train which costs €20 - €28 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to South Dublin (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to South Dublin (Region). However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Alderwood via Hawkins Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to South Dublin (Region). However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Hospital via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Galway and South Dublin (Region) is 218 km. The road distance is 205.3 km.
The best way to get from Galway to South Dublin (Region) without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €20 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Galway to South Dublin (Region), including transfers.
Galway to South Dublin (Region) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to South Dublin (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to South Dublin (Region) is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and South Dublin (Region), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Alderwood via Bachelors Walk and Hawkins Street in around 3h 38m.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Hawkins Street to Alderwood
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Hawkins Street to Alderwood
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to South Dublin (Region) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to South Dublin (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to South Dublin (Region) is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Galway to South Dublin (Region).
There are 1239+ hotels available in South Dublin (Region).