There are 4 ways to get from Lisburn to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2bus X1
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
5h 20m€24–32Train
- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 54m€44–62Drive 288.8 km
- Drive from Lisburn to Galwaycar 288.8 km
3h 35m€53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 65
7h 37m€39–55
Lisburn to Galway by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lisburn to Galway is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lisburn to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisburn to Galway. However, there are services departing from Sprucefield Shopping Centre and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisburn to Galway. However, there are services departing from Hilden and arriving at Galway via Portadown, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Lisburn and Galway is 360 km. The road distance is 288.8 km.
The best way to get from Lisburn to Galway without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 5h 20m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Lisburn to Galway, including transfers.
Lisburn to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sprucefield Shopping Centre station.
Lisburn to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Lisburn to Galway is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 5h 20m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Lisburn, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Galway Coach Stn via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 11 in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hilden to Galway via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Portadown Train Station [bus stop] to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Lisburn to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Lisburn to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisburn to Galway is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Lisburn to Galway.
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