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 51m.

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 - €200.

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 Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

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 which takes 14h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 565+ hotels available in Galway.

Edinburgh to Galway - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 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 51m
€66–186
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
€55–178
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 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
14h 24m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
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
15h 13m
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
€118–177
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
€87–203
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
€77–193
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 54m
€78–155
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 42m
€75–193
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
17h 59m

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

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Distance: 569.2 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, 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 Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 14h 24m.

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