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 £65 - £200 and takes 7h 29m.

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 34m and costs £65 - £210.

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 49m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Galway to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1549+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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 Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
6h 34m
£69–207
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NOC - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 44m
£66–222
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 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 49m
£169–314
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to 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 29m
£69–191
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn 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 34m
£108–235
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to 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 11m
£88–307
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Exeter (EXT)plane SNN - EXT
10h 38m
£126–233
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to 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 34m
£84–259
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
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
17h 7m
£167–313
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus 370
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
17h 53m
£138–263

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

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16h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.7 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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 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 Stn to Exeter St Davids via Parkgate St, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 16h 49m.

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