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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Derby is to bus and fly and train which costs £65 - £220 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Derby is to bus and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs £55 - £210.

How far is it from Galway to Derby?

The distance between Galway and Derby is 386 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Derby without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 34m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Galway to Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2126+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Galway to Derby 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 Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 32m
£61–224
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to East Midlands Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NOC - EMA
5h 41m
£56–203
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 Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
12h 34m
£123–250
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Derbycar
11h 19m
£141–393
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 Derbytrain
6h 55m
£68–214
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
7h 6m
£58–254
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SNN - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 24m
£66–279
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NOC - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 20m
£66–319
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
7h 58m
£68–238
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NOC - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 57m
£73–294

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

26Weekly Services

12h 34mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.1 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Derby. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Derby via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Crewe in around 12h 34m.

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