There are 4 ways to get from Newtownards 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 33m€41–167Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 45m€39–55Drive 317.5 km
- Drive from Newtownards to Galwaycar 317.5 km
3h 53m€57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus 64
9h 29m€48–70
Newtownards to Galway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newtownards to Galway is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Newtownards to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtownards to Galway. However, there are services departing from Gibson's Lane and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtownards to Galway. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Newtownards and Galway is 393 km. The road distance is 317.5 km.
The best way to get from Newtownards to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Newtownards to Galway, including transfers.
Newtownards to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Newtownards to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Newtownards to Galway is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Newtownards, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Galway Coach Stn via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Galway via Donegall Square West, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 45m.
- 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 Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- 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
- €21–140
- 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
Newtownards to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Newtownards to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtownards to Galway is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Newtownards to Galway.
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