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 and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 7h 14m.

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 which takes 6h 46m and costs £45 - £260.

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 6m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Galway to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 10 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 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 14m
£49–158
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
6h 46m
£45–251
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Street761 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 6m
£148–225
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin HeustonRe / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 8m
£147–224
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Cardiff
13h 32m
£167–257
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 19m
£75–187
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 48m
£119–356
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 42m
£68–221
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SNN - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 11m
£68–246
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)NOC - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 7m
£117–296

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

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13h 6mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 382.9 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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 Ferry, and Holyhead in around 13h 6m.

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