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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Galway is to train and fly and bus which costs €90 - €250 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Galway is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €110 - €350.

How far is it from Folkestone to Galway?

The distance between Folkestone and Galway is 826 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Galway without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 39m and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Folkestone to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 566+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Folkestone to Galway by train, plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
7h 30m
€116–347
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 59m
€92–245
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston 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
14h 39m
€237–453
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Folkestone to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
14h 6m
€221–340
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 52m
€105–334
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
4. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 55m
€99–308
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 43m
€121–327
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane STN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 53m
€95–255
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 48m
€144–315
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 19m
€103–258

Folkestone to Galway by train, foot, ferry, and tram

26Weekly Services

14h 39mAverage Duration

€237Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Galway.

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Distance: 826.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Folkestone to Galway. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Galway via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 39m.

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