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How to get fromExeter Airport (EXT) to Galwayby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Galway by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    5h 24m
    €83–245

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 23m
    €81–244

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    15h 15m
    €200–313

  4. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    15h 30m
    €197–310

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    17h 48m
    €197–340

Exeter Airport (EXT) to Galway by bus, train, ferry, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Galway. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Clifton Place, walk to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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