What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway is to fly and bus which costs €80 - €230 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Galway is 689 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 26m and costs €140 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 509+ hotels available in Galway.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
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1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
5h 59m
€73–265
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
14h 26m
€149–284
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
21h 34m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Galway, Bus Station64
22h 41m
€137–394
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
2. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
6h 3m
€87–285
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LGW - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
7h 6m
€90–284
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
7h 17m
€89–218
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
7h 58m
€91–290
Fly London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)STN - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
7h 59m
€84–230
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LTN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
7h 28m
€90–325
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
8h 34m
€124–362
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galway
10h 22m
€150–207

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

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 689 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galway. However, you can take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway, Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Galway via Russell Square station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 26m.

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