There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland 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 / ...
5h 39m€35–49Bus
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 / ...
5h 45m€24–152Drive 302.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar 302.3 km
3h 40m€57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus 64
8h 36m€52–74
Northern Ireland to Galway by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Galway is to train which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Galway. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland 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 5h 39m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Galway is 390 km. The road distance is 302.3 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Galway without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Northern Ireland to Galway, including transfers.
Northern Ireland to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Northern Ireland to Galway train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Galway is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €160 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Galway via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Galway Coach Stn via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 11 in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Northern Ireland to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Northern Ireland to Galway train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Galway is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Northern Ireland to Galway.
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