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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Galway is to fly and train which costs €55 - €180 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs €75 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Galway?

The distance between Edinburgh and Galway is 614 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Galway without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 21m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Galway bus from?

Edinburgh to Galway bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Galway bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Galway bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 596+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Galway by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, 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 to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 28m
€67–223
Fly to Cork Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 27m
€54–188
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
14h 21m
€206–341
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
14h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
8h 28m
€95–174
Fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
7h 56m
€55–179
Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 27m
€77–173
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 47m
€79–155
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 35m
€76–163
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
14h 35m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 65
16h 20m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Galway.

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Distance: 613.7 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Galway. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Galway via Warrington Bank Quay, Bangor (Gwynedd), Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 21m.

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