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 €80 - €260 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs €85 - €270.

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, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 14m.

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 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 623+ hotels available in Galway.

Basingstoke to Galway - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Galway by plane, bus, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

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
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 29m
€87–266
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 52m
€77–296
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
23h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galwaycar
12h 54m
€125–688
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 37m
€87–286
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 34m
€81–257
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
9h 22m
€95–241
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 18m
€89–336
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane STN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 37m
€83–267
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 47m
€101–264
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
24h 14m

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

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Distance: 751.9 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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 Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Galway Coach Station via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 23h 35m.

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