There are 4 ways to get from Newtownabbey to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 20m€46–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 25m€28–162Drive 309.7 km
- Drive from Newtownabbey to Galwaycar 309.7 km
3h 45m€57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus 64
9h 15m€56–78
Newtownabbey to Galway by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newtownabbey to Galway is to bus which costs €28 - €170 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Newtownabbey to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtownabbey to Galway. However, there are services departing from Merville Mews and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtownabbey to Galway. However, there are services departing from Jordanstown and arriving at Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Newtownabbey and Galway is 403 km. The road distance is 309.7 km.
The best way to get from Newtownabbey to Galway without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Newtownabbey to Galway, including transfers.
Newtownabbey to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Newtownabbey to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Newtownabbey to Galway is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €170 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Jordanstown to Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merville Mews to Galway Coach Stn via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
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 Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Newtownabbey to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Newtownabbey to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtownabbey to Galway is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Newtownabbey to Galway.
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