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 €65 - €190 and takes 7h 50m.

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 €80 - €230.

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, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Galway?

The distance between Edinburgh and Galway is 569 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 bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 14h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Galway bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Galway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 554+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Galway by plane, train, bus, 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 Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
7h 50m
€68–186
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
€60–188
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
14h 21m
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 26m
€118–183
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
€82–223
Fly to Shannon Airport, bus
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 33m
€92–213
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 48m
€79–160
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 42m
€78–213
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 42m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 65
16h 17m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
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 bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 212
4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Eyre Squarebus 964
17h 20m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Galway.

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Distance: 569.1 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Galway Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 14h 21m.

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