You can get from Galway to Dublin by train, bus or flight.
To get from Galway to Dublin on Mar 22 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 186 km | |
Available travel modes | Coach or train | |
Ticket price range | €15 - €19 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • €15 • 2 h 40 min | |
Fastest mode | Coach • €15 • 2 h 40 min | |
Popular travel companies | AirCoach |
Travel 186 km by coach or train to Dublin from Galway. If speed is a priority, then a coach is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as €15. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are AirCoach among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach from Galway to Dublin.
There are 2 ways to travel from Galway to Dublin including taking a coach or train.
Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Galway to Dublin. Tickets for a coach cost on average €15.
This is compared to other travel options to Dublin:
A coach is generally €4 less than a train for the same route. A train costs on average €19 from Galway to Dublin.
The fastest way to get to Dublin from Galway is by coach with an average travel time of 2 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Dublin that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Dublin by train can take on average 3 h 9 min.
The Galway to Dublin distance is approximately 186 km.
The average frequency per day from Galway to Dublin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Dublin from Galway as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Galway to Dublin:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Galway to Dublin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available to Dublin from Galway with the following travel operators:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dublin as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Galway to Dublin.
Before travelling from Galway to Dublin, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Galway to Dublin tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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