The distance between Galway and Newgrange is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Galway to Newgrange by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda.
Take the bus to Dublin Airport and then to Drogheda Bus Station stop 135951.
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There are several options for getting from Galway to Newgrange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Galway and Newgrange is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Galway and Newgrange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Galway to Newgrange is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Galway and Newgrange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Galway and Newgrange. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Galway to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston, Busáras and Drogheda. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Irish Rail run train services between Galway and Newgrange. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Galway and Newgrange. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Galway to Newgrange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dublin Airport, Drogheda Bus Station stop 135951 and Newgrange Visitor C stop 109021. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Citylink, Aircoach, Eireagle and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Galway and Newgrange. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Galway to Newgrange. We recommend that you take the train to Heuston and then to Drogheda. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Newgrange is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 33km (21 miles) from Newgrange. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Galway and Newgrange. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Galway to Newgrange is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | €57($57) | every 4 hours | 271km (168 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €41($41) | twice daily | 273km (170 miles) |
Bus to Dublin Airport | 4h 45m | €41($41) | twice daily | 276km (172 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €28($28) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newgrange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.