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10 h 32 min
574 km.
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Thirteen ways to Travel from Galway to Cardiff

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Cheapest
By car (574 km)
10 h 32 min
574 km.
from $31
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Rideshare
10 h 32 min
574 km.
from $7.49
Bus, Plane (Bus to Dublin Airport)
7 h 31 min
445 km.
from $118.08
Bus, Plane (Bus to Dublin Airport)
7 h 31 min
445 km.
from $86.34
Train
12 h 46 min
444 km.
from $322.57
Bus, Ferry
17 h 25 min
445 km.
from $185.65
Bus, Plane (Bus to Cork Airport)
8 h 16 min
445 km.
from $142.55
Bus, Plane (Bus to Shannon Airport)
7 h 48 min
445 km.
from $244.26
Bus, Plane (Bus to Shannon Airport)
8 h 3 min
445 km.
from $224.70
Bus, Plane (Bus to Dublin Airport)
8 h 58 min
445 km.
from $188.18
Train, Plane
10 h 43 min
445 km.
from $225.71
Train, Ferry
13 h 35 min
444 km.

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.38–$178.33
Plane from Dublin Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.56–$152.85
Plane from Shannon Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$22.93–$216.54
Plane from Dublin Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$191.07

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$178.33

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Dublin Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.95–$267.49
Plane from Dublin Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.97–$700.58
Plane from Cork Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.90–$471.30
Plane from Shannon Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.02
Plane from Dublin Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$191.07

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Galway to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.65–$31.84

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.75–$63.69
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.90–$216.54

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Train from Portadown to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16
Train from Dublin Connolly to Great
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.84–$45.86

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$43.31

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$76.43
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.43–$203.80

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.90–$165.59
Train from Holyhead to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$114.64–$191.07

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$61.14
Other from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$59.87

Bus operators

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Bus from Galway, Bus Station to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.83–$30.57
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$29.30

Eireagle

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
eireagle.com/
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Cardiff is to bus and fly which costs $33.70 - $206.52 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Cardiff is to bus and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $33.70 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct train between Galway and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Galway to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Cardiff Central via Heuston, Dublin Connolly, Portadown and Bangor (Gwynedd). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

How far is it from Galway to Cardiff?

The distance between Galway and Cardiff is 621 km.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $173.91 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Galway to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Cardiff train from?

Galway to Cardiff train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Galway station.

Where does the Galway to Cardiff train arrive?

Galway to Cardiff train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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