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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Galway is to train and fly which costs €85 - €240 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Galway is to fly and train which takes 7h 44m and costs €100 - €290.

How far is it from Exeter to Galway?

The distance between Exeter and Galway is 590 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Galway without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 16h 24m and costs €190 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Exeter to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 552+ hotels available in Galway.

Exeter to Galway - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Galway by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 Exeter to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
7h 44m
€102–282
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
8h 32m
€87–235
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
16h 24m
€192–321
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galway
11h 20m
€154–214
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 27m
€147–379
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
9h 20m
€104–245
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
10h 20m
€91–377
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkway
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NQY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
11h 45m
€98–396
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
17h 56m
€191–319

Exeter to Galway by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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16h 24mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.4 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Exeter International Airport, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Galway Coach Station via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 16h 24m.

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