How to travel from Galway to Belfast

Travel from Galway, Ireland to Belfast, United Kingdom is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Belfast from Galway restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Ireland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Belfast, United Kingdom from Galway?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Belfast, United Kingdom?

The government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Belfast from Galway closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Galway, Ireland from United Kingdom is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Ireland from United Kingdom?

Entry into Ireland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Ireland from United Kingdom?

Requirements for reentering Ireland:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Ireland?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Ireland to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The above information about your return travel to Galway, Ireland was last verified on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Galway from Belfast.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Galway to Belfast. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Belfast from Galway is by taking a bus with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options to Belfast:

A bus is $17 (€15) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Galway to Belfast costing on average $19 (€17).

Taking a bus is about $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€13) for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Belfast from Galway is by travel with an average travel time of min.

Other travel options to Belfast can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 5 h 11 min   on average.

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

The distance is approximately 155 miles (250 km) from Galway to Belfast.

The average frequency per day from Galway to Belfast is:

• Around 29 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Belfast from Galway as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Galway to Belfast:

• Most travelers board their bus from Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd) and arrive in Belfast, Stena Line terminus.
• Most travelers take a train from Galway Railway Station to Belfast Lanyon Place.

Yes, there are direct services available from Galway to Belfast with the following travel companies:

• You can book a direct bus with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Belfast as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Galway and Belfast.

Before traveling from Galway to Belfast, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $2 (€2) one way on average.
• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $19 (€17) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $15 (€13) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Galway to Belfast tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.