how far is galway from dublin

Galway is roughly 210–220 km from Dublin by road, which usually takes about 2.5 hours to drive in normal traffic.

Quick Scoop

• Straight-line (as‑the‑crow‑flies) distance: about 180–190 km.

• Typical driving distance city‑centre to city‑centre: about 210–215 km (around 130–135 miles).

• Usual driving time via M4/M6 motorways: just under 2.5 hours in light traffic.

• Train distance: about 208 km, with journey times around 2 hours 30 minutes.

• Flight (airport‑to‑airport) distance is listed around 177 km, though most people use road or rail for this route.

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