Step by Step guide to booking a 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders' option. Step 2 - To book select 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders' a pop-up will appear on your screen. Tick each passenger that requires a 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders' option.
TFI Leap Card is not available on Intercity routes. The Free Travel Pass is valid on all services and under 5's can travel for free.
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail's Dublin Suburban Short Hop Zone.
| Zone | Adult Leap Single | Adult Cash Single |
|---|
| 1 | €1.70 | €2.25 |
| 2 | €2.10 | €2.70 |
| 3 | €2.40 | €3.30 |
| 4 | €2.80 | €3.60 |
Advance tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel. You have to travel on the train you're booked on, but you get a much cheaper price by foregoing flexible travel times. Full details on Advance tickets can be found here.
The Cliffs of Moher are located about 47 miles (75 km) southwest of Galway, a two-hour ride by road. Day tours from Galway typically last between eight and 12 hours, so prepare for a long day.
Dublin to Galway Bus Information
| Avg. Bus Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
|---|
| Buses depart from: | Dublin |
| Bus arrives in: | Galway |
| Distance: | 186 km |
| Bus Companies: | Irish Citylink |
Dublin Heuston - Cork Tickets and Fares Chart
| Dublin Heuston - Cork Tickets and Fares |
|---|
| Ticket Type | A | F |
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| Adult Weekly | €37.15 | €98.60 |
| Adult Monthly | €130.00 | €329.00 |
| Child Weekly | €13.80 | €36.60 |
How to get cheap train tickets
- Get a Railcard or 16-17 Saver. With a Railcard you can get 1/3 off the price of most train fares.
- Book advanced fares. If you want to journey by train in the future then booking your trip in advance could save you a lot of money.
- Buy a Season Ticket.
- Use a fare finder.
- Avoid booking fees.
- Smart ticketing.
Departing from the Busáras Bus Station in Dublin, the Expressway Route 20 bus service travels via the M6 motorway to Galway and back - providing a direct route straight into the heart of both cities.
Although there are currently no direct flights to Galway, the city is well served by Dublin Airport, Ireland West International Airport at Knock and Shannon International Airport. More and more airlines are flying to Ireland each year and Ryanair is continually expanding its services from Europe to the region.
You can get direct public bus connections from Galway Bus station to the Cliffs of Moher and on to Ennis along the Wild Atlantic Way on the Bus Eireann 350 route. Bus connections are available to and from Shannon, Dublin Cork and Knock Airports but you may have to change bus.
Galway (Ceannt) railway station (Ceannt Station / Stáisiún Cheannt) serves the city of Galway in County Galway. The station itself is located in the centre of the city in Eyre Square.
Sundays: Trains run from around 9am until 12am at night (with the last trains leaving Central Dublin around 11.30pm).
Galway to Dublin Train InformationThe modern, well-equipped train ensures a fast, safe, and comfortable journey, as well as some scenic views through your window. In addition to that, it reaches the destination in around two and a half hours, making trains one of the best ways to travel from Galway to Dublin.
You can choose to fly into any of the four airports at Dublin, Shannon, Knock or Cork and within an hour or two reach Galway, your final study destination. To get from the airport directly to Galway, you can take a bus, a train or a taxi. You can also choose to hire a car, which is remarkably affordable.
Galway is often referred to as the “Cultural Heart of Ireland” as it is most associated with the Irish language, music, song and dance traditions. Galway City is on the doorstep of Galway's Gaeltacht (an area where Irish is spoken).
Shannon International airport
Dublin Airport is the only major European airport not serviced by train services. In the absence of rail services, bus routes connect the airport with the major train stations in Dublin City Centre, namely Connolly Station & Heuston Station.
How much is a taxi from Dublin Airport to Dublin city centre? The estimated cost is between €25-€30.
The best way to get from Galway to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs 12€ - 23€. How long does it take to get from Galway to Cork? The bus from Galway City, Coach Station to St. Patricks Quay takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Transfer Options from Dublin Airport to Galway
| OPTION | PRICE | DURATION |
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| Taxi | €350 | 150min |
| Bus | €36 | 150min |
Bus Dublin Galway summary
| Bus ticket from | 13€ |
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| Maximum coach ticket price | 16.20€ |
| Average bus trip duration | 1h10m |
| Bus companies | CityLink, BusEireann, Irish Citylink, GoBus.ie, BlaBlaCar |
| Distance | 185 km |
Controversial ride-sharing company Uber will not be allowed to operate in Ireland using private cars as it does in other countries. Uber links passengers with private car owners through an app. It has been described as a “disruptive technology” as it threatens the traditional model of taxi and limousine hire.
