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Dumfries to Galway

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Dumfries, Great Britain → Galway, Irish

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Composite routes from Dumfries to Galway

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$152.17
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$119.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$15.22–$163.04

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$282.61
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$195.65

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$16.30–$217.39

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Bus from Ayr to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 17 to Cavan
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78
Train from Dumfries to Auchinleck
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$34.78

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.74–$53.26

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.64

Bus operators

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.49

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

Eireagle

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
eireagle.com/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.46

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Whitesands to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Galway?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Galway is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 13h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Galway?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Galway is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 25m and costs $130.43 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Port Rodie, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Galway?

The distance between Dumfries and Galway is 589 km.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Galway without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Galway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 13h 34m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Galway?

It takes approximately 13h 34m to get from Dumfries to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Galway bus from?

Dumfries to Galway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Whitesands station.

Where does the Dumfries to Galway bus arrive?

Dumfries to Galway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 481+ hotels available in Galway. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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