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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Cardiff is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £220 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs £60 - £210.

How far is it from Galway to Cardiff?

The distance between Galway and Cardiff is 385 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Cardiff without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 13h 26m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Galway to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1669+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Galway to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 18m
£55–172
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
7h 13m
£43–213
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Streetbus 761 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
13h 26m
£123–285
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 56m
£117–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar
13h 24m
£150–433
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NOC - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 33m
£62–207
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 23m
£80–191
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 43m
£129–324
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 42m
£94–206

Galway to Cardiff by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

21Weekly Services

13h 26mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Galway to Cardiff.

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Distance: 382.9 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Cardiff Central via Parkgate Street, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 13h 26m.

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