There are 5 ways to get from Louth to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 3m€42–59Drive 213.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Louth to Galwaycar 213.7 km
2h 46m€37–53Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
5h 23m€46–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Louth to Mullingar Stnbus 167
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 48m€40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedralbus Gm13
6h 16m
Louth to Galway by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louth to Galway is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Louth to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Louth to Galway. However, there are services departing from Louth and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Dundalk Bus Stn and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Louth to Galway. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Louth and Galway is 308 km. The road distance is 213.7 km.
The best way to get from Louth to Galway without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Louth to Galway, including transfers.
Louth to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Louth to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Louth to Galway is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Louth, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Louth to Galway via Saint Malachy's Vil, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louth to Galway Coach Stn via Dundalk Bus Stn, Terminal 2 Zone 19, and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Louth to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353 (0)44 934 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklwr.ie
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone 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
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Galway Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Louth to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Louth to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louth to Galway is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Louth to Galway.
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