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How to get fromMagherafelt to Galwayby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Union Road to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from Monaghan SC to Galway Cathedralbus bus Gm13
    6h 57m

  2. Drive  266 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Magherafelt to Galwaycar car 266 km
    3h 46m
    €48–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus bus 210
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    7h 42m

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus bus 210
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    7h 5m

  5. Bus via Cavan

    1. Take the bus from Union Road to Monaghan Bus Stationbus bus 278
    2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 175 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 65
    7h 47m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 296.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Union Road to Galway Cathedral via Monaghan Bus Station, Monaghan Bus Stn, North Road, and Monaghan SC in around 6h 57m.

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