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How to get fromGalway to Cardiffby bus, plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Galway to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 13m
    £42–157

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    6h 56m
    £40–220

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 19m
    £127–224

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Streetbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    13h 26m
    £108–190

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiffcar car
    13h 24m
    £165–432

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 18m
    £62–177

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 41m
    £104–327

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 41m
    £57–214

  9. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 10m
    £55–255

  10. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 8m
    £64–154

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train from Galway to Cardiff Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 19m.

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