How to get from Galway City to Dublin by bus, light rail and train?

From Galway City to Dublin by bus, light rail and train

To get from Galway City to Dublin in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 407 bus from Bóthar Chúil Each station to Eyre Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Busáras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Galway City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Dublin on the Moovit app.

205min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 407407
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Bóthar Chúil Each

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bóthar Chúil Each
    ID 526101
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Eyre Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eyre Square
    ID 524121
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    144 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998122
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway City to Dublin

The distance between Galway City, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland is approximately 214.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway City to Dublin by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Galway City to Dublin

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Galway City to Dublin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Galway City) and destination (Dublin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Galway City to Dublin?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line 407, Train line RAIL, Light Rail line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Dublin?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway City to Dublin?

    The 407 bus line goes from Bóthar Chúil Each station near Galway City in Galway to Eyre Square station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Eyre Square station near Dublin in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway City to Dublin by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Galway City in Galway and Dublin in Ireland by bus, train and light rail is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Galway City to get to Dublin?

    Get on the 407 bus from the Bóthar Chúil Each stop near Galway City in Galway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Galway City and Dublin?

    Get off the bus at the Eyre Square station, which is closest to Dublin in Ireland.

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