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10 h 31 min
573 km.
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Twelve ways to Travel from Cardiff to Galway

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Cheapest
By car (573 km)
10 h 31 min
573 km.
from $31
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Plane to Galway
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Rideshare
10 h 31 min
573 km.
from $7.47
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
7 h 38 min
445 km.
from $239.18
Bus, Plane
8 h 17 min
445 km.
from $97.72
Train, Ferry
13 h 15 min
444 km.
from $284.22
Train, Ferry, Bus
15 h 38 min
445 km.
from $335.49
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
8 h 17 min
445 km.
from $127.96
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
7 h 46 min
445 km.
from $221.52
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
9 h 9 min
445 km.
from $143.38
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
7 h 56 min
445 km.
from $237.83
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
11 h 10 min
445 km.
from $220.23

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$177.21
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$22.78–$215.18
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.46–$151.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$215.18

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$177.21

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50
Plane from Bristol Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.63–$265.81
Plane from Bristol Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$468.34
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$696.18

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:
$21.52–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

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:
$31.64–$45.57

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$120.25–$189.87
Train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$94.93

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Fishguard to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.15–$303.79

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Holyhead to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$50.63–$59.49

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$29.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Galway is to fly and train which costs $45.65 - $217.39 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Galway is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $152.17 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Cardiff to Galway?

The distance between Cardiff and Galway is 943 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Galway without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 15m and costs $163.04 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Cardiff to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

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