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4.6Travel Information to Galway from Dublin
 Distance | 115 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | £17 - £22 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £17 • 6 h 28 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • £22 • 2 h 18 min |
 Popular travel companies | AirCoach 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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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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What is the cheapest way of getting from Dublin to Galway?
- The cheapest way to travel to Galway from Dublin is usually by bus, especially when booking in advance. What is the quickest way to travel between Dublin and Galway?
- It's faster to travel to Galway from Dublin by train.
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FAQs: Dublin to Galway
Travel to Galway easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dublin to Galway.
There are 2 ways to get from Dublin to Galway: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Galway from Dublin is by taking a coach, which costs on average £17.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Dublin to Galway:
Taking a coach costs £4 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £22.
The fastest way from Dublin to Galway is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 18 min.
There are alternative travel options to Galway that take longer:
Getting to Galway by coach takes 6 h 28 min on average.
The distance from Dublin to Galway is approximately 115 miles.
The average frequency per day from Dublin to Galway is:
- 84 coaches a day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Dublin and Galway as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Dublin to Galway:
- Coaches most often depart from Dublin at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) and arrive in Galway at Galway, Coach Station.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dublin to Galway:
- You can travel by coach to Galway from Dublin with AirCoach, Irish Citylink, Infobus, Expressway or Citylink, and you can find AirCoach Dublin to Galway tickets for £12 on Omio.
- You can go to Galway from Dublin by train with Irish Rail. You'll see cheap train tickets for £22 with Irish Rail from Dublin to Galway on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dublin to Galway with the following travel companies:
- 22 direct coaches per day with Citylink.
- Direct train available with Irish Rail 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Galway as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dublin to Galway.
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