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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Galway is to train and fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €60 - €240.

How far is it from Derby to Galway?

The distance between Derby and Galway is 658 km.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Galway without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 6m and costs €140 - €300.

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

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

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 566+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Derby 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 Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby 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
7h 8m
€75–312
Fly East Midlands Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EMA - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 37m
€64–236
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe 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
13h 6m
€148–291
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
11h 17m
€169–264
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
4. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 51m
€67–282
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 27m
€85–245
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BHX - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 12m
€75–362
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 49m
€83–322
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 9m
€77–255
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 35m
€105–371

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

26Weekly Services

13h 6mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 658.2 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Galway. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Derby to Galway via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 6m.

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