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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Galway is to train and fly and bus which costs €70 - €230 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs €55 - €300.

How far is it from Cardiff to Galway?

The distance between Cardiff and Galway is 690 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Galway without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 33m and costs €140 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Cardiff to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 554+ hotels available in Galway.

Cardiff to Galway - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Galway by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
12h 33m
€142–207
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station
7h 15m
€55–293
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
13h 18m
€166–250
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galway
9h 52m
€128–181
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station
7h 35m
€74–224
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
15h 34m
€96–214
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
9h 11m
€104–253
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
8h 5m
€130–347
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 19m
€108–287
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
4. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
9h 13m
€164–319

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

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12h 33mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 689.5 km
Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Galway. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Crampton Quay, then take the bus to Galway Coach Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Galway via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 18m.

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