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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Galway is to bus and ferry which costs €95 - €140 and takes 18h 15m.

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 623 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 which takes 13h 2m and costs €160 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cardiff to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 554+ hotels available in Galway.

Cardiff to Galway - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Galway by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
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
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 2m
€164–244
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Bus Station55
5. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Galway, Bus Station51
18h 15m
€95–137
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 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 9m
€130–348
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 14m
€164–319

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

26Weekly Services

13h 2mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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 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 Zone 13, 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, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 2m.

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