There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Tuam by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Collegebus 721
5h 59m€37–51Drive 266.7 km
- Drive from Belfast to Tuamcar 266.7 km
3h 28m€48–69Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Collegebus 721
5h 59mBus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Tuam Vicar Streetbus 65
6h 10m
Belfast to Tuam by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Tuam is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Tuam is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Tuam Holy Cross College via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Belfast and Tuam is 370 km. The road distance is 266.7 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Tuam without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Belfast to Tuam, including transfers.
Belfast to Tuam bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Belfast to Tuam bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Tuam is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Belfast to Tuam.
There are 36+ hotels available in Tuam.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Glengall Street to Tuam Holy Cross College via Burgh Quay and Crampton Quay in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross College
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Tuam Vicar Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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