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 €55 - €170 and takes 8h 7m.

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 46m 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 via Holyhead which takes 14h 25m and costs €180 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Bath to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 558+ hotels available in Galway.

Bath to Galway - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 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)plane BRS - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 7m
€58–168
Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
14h 25m
€181–285
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
15h 15m
€178–282
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
12h 49m
€192–284
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 46m
€112–405
Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 41m
€77–190
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 59m
€122–415
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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 39m
€100–359
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 19m
€68–277
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
10h 28m
€76–161
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 55
6. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 251
17h 39m
€125–344
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus 132
5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
17h 57m
€122–331

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

26Weekly Services

14h 25mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.5 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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 Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, 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, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 14h 25m.

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