There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Laytown by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761
- Take the bus from Cumberland Street N to Laytown Stationbus 910
3h 55m€28–36Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Laytowntrain Re / ...
4h 15m€24–34Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Galway to Laytowncar 218.2 km
2h 40m€39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Busbus 190
5h 47m€42–61
Galway to Laytown by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Laytown is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Laytown is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Laytown station. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Laytown Station via Cumberland Street N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Laytown. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Laytown via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Galway and Laytown is 258 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Laytown without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Galway to Laytown, including transfers.
Galway to Laytown bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn 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 55m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Laytown, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Laytown Station via Bachelors Walk and Cumberland Street N in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Laytown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Tara Street to Laytown
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Cumberland Street N to Laytown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Laytown bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk 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 40m to drive from Galway to Laytown.
There are 135+ hotels available in Laytown.