There are 6 ways to get from Cookstown to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 40m€96–122Drive 250.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Cookstown to Galwaycar 250.9 km
3h 33m€44–64Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2bus X4
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 5mBus, train
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 36mBus
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
- Take the bus from Monaghan SC to Galway Cathedralbus Gm13
6h 38mBus #2
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
- Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 175 / ...
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 65
7h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Galway is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Galway. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cookstown to Galway. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Cookstown and Galway is 388 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.
The best way to get from Cookstown to Galway without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cookstown to Galway, including transfers.
Cookstown to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop station.
Cookstown to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Cookstown to Galway is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Cookstown, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Cookstown to Galway via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Galway Coach Stn via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Monaghan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Monaghan SC to Galway Cathedral
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €27–40
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
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More Questions & Answers
Cookstown to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Cookstown to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cookstown to Galway is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Cookstown to Galway.
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