There are 4 ways to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus 64
7h 54m€40–59Train
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
8h 3m€59–85Drive 311.4 km
- Drive from Portrush (Station) to Galwaycar 311.4 km
4h 29m€56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
- Take the bus from Monaghan SC to Galway Cathedralbus Gm13
8h 20m
Portrush (Station) to Galway by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway is to train and bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush (Station) to Galway. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Galway Cathedral via Monaghan Bus Stn and Monaghan SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush (Station) to Galway. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Galway via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Portrush (Station) and Galway is 355 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.
The best way to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway, including transfers.
Portrush (Station) to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dunluce Avenue station.
Portrush (Station) to Galway train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Portrush (Station), Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portrush to Galway via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Galway Cathedral via Monaghan Bus Station, Monaghan Bus Stn, North Road, and Monaghan SC in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.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/
- 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
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Monaghan SC to Galway Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Portrush (Station) to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.
Portrush (Station) to Galway train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush (Station) to Galway is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Portrush (Station) to Galway.
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