There are 4 ways to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Monaghan
best- Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
- Take the bus from Monaghan SC to Galway Cathedralbus Gm13
8h 20mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234 / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Galway Ceanntbus 64
8h 43m€38–53Train
- 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 49m€60–85Drive 311.4 km
- Drive from Portrush (Station) to Galwaycar 311.4 km
4h 29m€57–83
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €85.
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 49m.
The distance between Portrush (Station) and Galway is 362 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.
The best way to get from Portrush (Station) to Galway without a car is to bus via Monaghan which takes 8h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 20m 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 bus via Monaghan which takes 8h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Portrush (Station), Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Galway via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- 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 Dunluce Avenue to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- 049 433 0917
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Monaghan SC to Galway Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- 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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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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