How to get to Galway from Dublin

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Travel Information to Galway from Dublin

distanceDistance115 miles
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or coach
priceTicket price range£17 - £22
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £17 • 6 h 28 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £22 • 2 h 18 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAirCoach or Irish Rail

Take a train or coach to travel 115 miles from Dublin to Galway. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are AirCoach or Irish Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Dublin to Galway.

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from Dublin to Galway

How to get to Galway from Dublin by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Dublin to Galway is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Dublin, North Wall Quay (3Arena)
17:13Galway, Bus Station
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Dublin, North Wall Quay (3Arena)
17:13Galway, Bus Station
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Liffey Valley
18:33Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd)
£341One-way
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Dublin, North Wall Quay (3Arena)
14:18Galway, Bus Station
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Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
17:06Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd)
£311One-way
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Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2)
17:13Galway, Bus Station
£311One-way
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How to Travel from Dublin to Galway

Travellers have the option to choose between trains, buses and flights for the Dublin to Galway route. The distance between the two cities is 130 miles. In general, it is faster to travel by train, which takes 2 hours 18 minutes. Popular places to visit in Galway include the picturesque Wild Atlantic Way and also Connemara National Park.

Train: Trains from Dublin to Galway operate approximately once every two hours. There are direct services that take from 2 hours 18 minutes. Trains depart from Heuston Station and terminate at Galway Train Station.

Bus: There are approximately three direct bus services from Dublin to Galway per hour. The journey takes from 2 hours 42 minutes, and is served by Bus Éireann, Citylink, and GoBus. Buses usually depart from Busaras Bus Station, and terminate at Galway Coach Station.

Flight: Airlines that operate flights from Dublin to Galway include British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair. There are over 200 flights per day. This is usually an indirect flight that entails at least one stop, and takes from 3 hours 55 minutes. Flights depart from Dublin Airport, and arrive at Shannon Airport.

Travelling from Dublin to Galway: Travel Tips

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  • The cheapest way to travel to Galway from Dublin is usually by bus, especially when booking in advance.
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  • It's faster to travel to Galway from Dublin by train.

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