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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Galway is to train and fly and bus which costs €95 - €250 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Galway is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 13m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Galway station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Galway Coach Station via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Galway?

The distance between Basingstoke and Galway is 752 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Galway without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 23h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Basingstoke to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Galway bus from?

Basingstoke to Galway bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Galway bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Galway bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 509+ hotels available in Galway.

Basingstoke to Galway - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Basingstoke to Galway by plane, bus, train, car ferry, busferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
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1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
7h 19m
€87–299
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
5. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Galway, Bus Station64
22h 24m
€138–468
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
23h 29m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
34h 53m
€102–259
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
2. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
7h 22m
€101–319
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LGW - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
7h 13m
€113–320
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
9h 17m
€105–324
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 2m
€122–356
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 32m
€97–249
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)STN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 17m
€96–299
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
9h 22m
€104–419
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
24h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galway
10h 36m
€148–206

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Galway. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway, Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Galway, Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre in around 22h 24m.

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