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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Exeter is to bus and fly and train which costs £45 - £180 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Exeter is to bus and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs £65 - £250.

How far is it from Galway to Exeter?

The distance between Galway and Exeter is 361 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Exeter without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 54m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Galway to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1381+ hotels available in Exeter.

Galway to Exeter - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Galway to Exeter by bus, plane, ferry, train, 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 Exeter
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
6h 33m
£69–247
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 28m
£45–178
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 Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
16h 54m
£178–305
Bus, car ferry, train via Liverpool
1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Clones Diamondbus
2. Take the bus from Main Street to Ulster University Belfastbus
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
21h 14m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251
2. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
30h 20m
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 33m
£69–198
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 4m
£124–357
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 17m
£69–265
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 29m
£56–267
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
10h 27m
£73–396
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
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
18h 33m
£177–304

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

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16h 54mAverage Duration

£178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.7 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, then take the bus to The Pyramids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Exeter St Davids via Parkgate Street, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 16h 54m.

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