There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland 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 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
5h 35m€40–169Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 4m€39–55Drive 302.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar 302.3 km
3h 40m€54–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus 64
8h 31m€48–70
Northern Ireland to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Galway is to bus which costs €40 - €170 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €50 - €80.
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 35m.
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 6h 4m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Galway is 376 km. The road distance is 302.3 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Galway is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Galway via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 4m.
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Northern Ireland to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Northern Ireland to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), 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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