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How to get fromExeter to Galwayby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Galway by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, 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
    7h 47m
    €82–262

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 30m
    €80–260

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead

    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 bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    16h 8m
    €192–357

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    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
    8h 45m
    €84–236

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 30m
    €125–275

  6. 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 Re
    16h 54m
    €189–354

  7. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    5. Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain train Re
    6. Take the train from Kildare to Galwaytrain train Re
    20h 5m
    €173–412

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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, 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 train from Exeter St Davids to Galway Coach Stn via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 16h 8m.

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