There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Laytown by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Stationbus 100X
3h 54m€30–51Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Laytowntrain Re / ...
4h 5m€24–34Drive 218.4 km
- Drive from Galway to Laytowncar 218.4 km
2h 39m€37–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Drogheda Bus Stationbus 190
6h 18m€26–39
Galway to Laytown by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Laytown is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Laytown is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway station to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Laytown Village via Dublin Airport Zone 13 and Drogheda Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Laytown via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Galway and Laytown is 267 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Laytown without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €29 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Galway to Laytown, including transfers.
Galway to Laytown bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.
Galway to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Laytown is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €29 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Laytown, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Laytown Village via Dublin Airport Zone 13 and Drogheda Bus Station in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Laytown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Busáras, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Dublin Connolly to Laytown
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–7
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Drogheda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Laytown bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Laytown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Laytown is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Galway to Laytown.
There are 123+ hotels available in Laytown.





