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 €80 - €230 and takes 8h 29m.

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 37m and costs €90 - €280.

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 54m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Exeter to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 556+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 10 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 37m
€90–279
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NQY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
11h 48m
€78–442
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 Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
15h 54m
€201–341
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 17m
€151–215
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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 29m
€80–223
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 28m
€151–361
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
€99–245
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
10h 39m
€100–238
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 24m
€85–383
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 Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
16h 32m
€198–338

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

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15h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 586.7 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 15h 54m.

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