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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Galway is to fly and bus which costs €85 - €250 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Galway is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs €50 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 39m.

How far is it from Guildford to Galway?

The distance between Guildford and Galway is 724 km.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Galway without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Guildford to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Galway bus from?

Guildford to Galway bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where does the Guildford to Galway bus arrive?

Guildford to Galway bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 295+ hotels available in Galway.

Guildford to Galway - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Guildford to Galway by plane, bus, train, busferry, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 58m
€70–223
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 56m
€51–242
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
6. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
26h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Guildford to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
13h 28m
€200–297
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 11m
€80–233
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane STN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 20m
€76–236
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 51m
€88–248
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 26m
€81–206
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 11m
€86–234
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane STN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 15m
€79–256
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
26h 39m
Bus, bus and ferry via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
26h 43m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 724.1 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Guildford to Galway. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guildford to Galway Ceannt Station via Reading, Birmingham New Street, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Lanyon Place, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 26h 21m.

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