There are 4 ways to get from Newtownabbey to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 17m€40–159Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 20m€46–65Drive 309.7 km
- Drive from Newtownabbey to Galwaycar 309.7 km
3h 45m€55–80Train, bus
- Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus 64
9h 10m€48–70
Newtownabbey to Galway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newtownabbey to Galway is to bus which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Newtownabbey to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €55 - €80.
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 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
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 385 km. The road distance is 309.7 km.
The best way to get from Newtownabbey to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs €40 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 bus which takes 6h 17m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
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 13 in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jordanstown to Galway via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from York Street to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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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