There are 3 ways to get from South Dublin to Galway by train, bus, or car
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South Dublin to Galway by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Dublin to Galway is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from South Dublin to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from South Dublin to Galway. However, there are services departing from Sally Park Close and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from South Dublin to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kingswood and arriving at Galway via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between South Dublin and Galway is 216 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.
The best way to get from South Dublin to Galway without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from South Dublin to Galway, including transfers.
South Dublin to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Sally Park Close station.
South Dublin to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from South Dublin to Galway is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between South Dublin, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sally Park Close to Galway Coach Stn via Westmoreland Street and Crampton Quay in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Sally Park Close to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
South Dublin to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland Street station.
South Dublin to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Dublin to Galway is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from South Dublin to Galway.
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