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 €75 - €230 and takes 8h 44m.

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 50m and costs €90 - €290.

How far is it from Exeter to Galway?

The distance between Exeter and Galway is 587 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 15h 57m and costs €190 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Exeter to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 554+ hotels available in Galway.

Exeter to Galway - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Galway by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
7h 50m
€90–289
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 44m
€78–223
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
15h 57m
€197–346
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry
4. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 251
31h 55m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 34m
€152–401
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
9h 20m
€98–245
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
11h 1m
€94–222
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
10h 36m
€79–335
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NQY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
12h 1m
€82–436
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
16h 48m
€194–343

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

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15h 57mAverage Duration

€197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.7 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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 Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 train from Exeter St Davids to Galway Coach Station via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 15h 57m.

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