How to Travel from

Galway to Bangor

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Irish Great Britain Galway Bangor

How to Get from Galway to Bangor

Plane

1 h 1 min

Select a Ticket

Car

7 h 8 min

from $19

Rideshare

7 h 8 min

from $13.77

Cheapest

By car (362 km)

7 h 8 min

362 km.

from $19

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

7 h 8 min

362 km.

from $13.77

Bus

6 h 25 min

268 km.

from $64.87

Train

7 h 2 min

268 km.

from $91.61

Bus via Laganside Buscentre

7 h 2 min

268 km.

from $84.93

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:

+353 1 836 6222

Website:

irishrail.ie/en-ie/

Train from Galway to Dublin

Ave. Duration:

2h 44m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$21.65–$31.84

Translink UK

Phone:

+44 28 9066 6630

Website:

translink.co.uk/

Train from Dublin Connolly to Great

Ave. Duration:

2h 8m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$31.84–$45.86

Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$30.57–$42.03

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:

+353 0 1 844 7118

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

aircoach.ie/

Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.83–$25.48

Dublin Express

Phone:

+353 1 903 9508

Website:

dublinexpress.ie/

Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$9.95

Citylink

Phone:

+353 91 564 164

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.ie/

Bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$17.83–$30.57

Eireagle

Phone:

+353 91 564 164

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

eireagle.com/

Bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin

Ave. Duration:

2h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$29.83

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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Bangor is to bus which costs $35.87 - $59.78 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Bangor is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Bangor?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway station to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Bangor Buscentre via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Grand Central Bus Stand 20 and Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Galway and Bangor?

No, there is no direct train from Galway to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Bangor via Heuston, Dublin Connolly and Great Victoria Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Galway to Bangor?

The distance between Galway and Bangor is 397 km. The road distance is 355.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Bangor without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $35.87 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Galway to Bangor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Bangor bus from?

Galway to Bangor bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Galway to Bangor train from?

Galway to Bangor train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway to Bangor?

The best way to get from Galway to Bangor is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $35.87 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Galway to Bangor bus arrive?

Galway to Bangor bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.

Where does the Galway to Bangor train arrive?

Galway to Bangor train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Galway to Bangor?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Bangor is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Galway to Bangor.

Where can I stay near Bangor?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Bangor. Prices start at $53.87 per night.

Book in Bangor

The Management Centre

College Road, Bangor

Fine

8.9

Cairn Bay Lodge

278 Seacliff, Bangor

Great

9.3

Shelleven House

61 Princetown Road, Bangor

Great

9.5

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Ulster Folk and Transport Museum

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Carrickfergus Castle

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Queen's University Belfast

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Bangor

Bangor is a city and seaside resort in County Down, Northern Ireland, on the southern side of Belfast Lough. It is within the Belfast metropolitan area and is 13 miles (22 km) east of Belfast city centre, to which it is linked by the A2 road and the Belfast–Bangor railway line. The population was 64,596 at the 2021 Census. Bangor was granted city status in 2022, becoming Northern Ireland's sixth city.

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Six ways to Travel from Galway to Bangor

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Translink UK

Bus operators

Aircoach

Dublin Express

Citylink

Eireagle

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Bangor?

Is there a direct train between Galway and Bangor?

How far is it from Galway to Bangor?

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

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

Where do I catch the Galway to Bangor bus from?

Where do I catch the Galway to Bangor train from?

Train or bus from Galway to Bangor?

Where does the Galway to Bangor bus arrive?

Where does the Galway to Bangor train arrive?

Can I drive from Galway to Bangor?

Where can I stay near Bangor?