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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Galway is to fly and train which costs €75 - €190 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Galway is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs €110 - €410.

How far is it from Bath to Galway?

The distance between Bath and Galway is 583 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Galway without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 2m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Bath to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 559+ hotels available in Galway.

Bath to Galway - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Galway by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
7h 44m
€79–189
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
14h 2m
€140–301
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
14h 41m
€137–298
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galway
10h 35m
€134–190
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
7h 39m
€119–403
Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
8h 35m
€97–211
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
7h 42m
€123–453
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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 23m
€105–418
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
9h 54m
€100–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 13m
€105–287
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to St Marys Church132
5. Take the train from Sallins to GalwayIc
18h 2m
€152–255

Bath to Galway by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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14h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 583.5 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Bath to Galway. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Galway Coach Station via Newport (S Wales), Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 14h 2m.

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