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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Galway

by Plane, Train, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$119.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$15.22–$163.04
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.30–$130.43
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$228.26

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$195.65

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$16.30–$217.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$250.00
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$293.48

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Dublin Express

Phone:
+353 1 903 9508
Website:
dublinexpress.ie/
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.49

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$25.00

Eireagle

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
eireagle.com/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.46

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$44.57
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 17 to Cavan
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.30–$36.96

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.64

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Galway?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Galway is to fly and bus which costs $33.70 - $141.30 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Galway?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $50 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Galway?

The distance between Edinburgh and Galway is 566 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Galway without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Galway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 14h 24m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Galway?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Galway bus from?

Edinburgh to Galway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Galway bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Galway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 481+ hotels available in Galway. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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