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 41m and costs £75 - £240.

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 43m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Galway to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1350+ hotels available in Exeter.

Galway to Exeter - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Galway to Exeter by bus, plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
6h 41m
£75–239
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 Exeter St Davids
7h 28m
£49–179
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
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
16h 43m
£163–305
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Clones Diamond
2. Take the bus from Main Street to Ulster University Belfast
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
21h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Exeter
11h 27m
£125–186
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 Exeter St Davids
8h 33m
£74–208
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 Exeter St Davids
8h 4m
£119–320
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 Exeter St Davids
9h 17m
£82–271
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
9h 22m
£67–356
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
10h 34m
£62–358
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
17h 7m
£162–304
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
22h 42m
£131–332

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

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16h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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 Paris Street. 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 43m.

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