There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to NUIG by bus, train, or car
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Dublin to NUIG by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to NUIG is to train which costs €18 - €25 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to NUIG is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Galway Coach Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Galway. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Dublin and NUIG is 208 km. The road distance is 209.1 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to NUIG without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €19 - €27.
The bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Dublin to NUIG bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to NUIG is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €25 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and NUIG, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to NUIG bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Station.
Dublin to NUIG train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to NUIG is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Dublin to NUIG.
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