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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Galway is to train and fly which costs €80 - €290 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Galway is to fly and train which takes 8h 21m and costs €110 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.

How far is it from Inverness to Galway?

The distance between Inverness and Galway is 726 km.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Galway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 16h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Inverness to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Galway bus from?

Inverness to Galway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Inverness to Galway bus arrive?

Inverness to Galway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 554+ hotels available in Galway.

Inverness to Galway - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Galway by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane INV - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
9h 53m
€115–273
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
11h 41m
€83–289
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
16h 43m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
17h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
10h 33m
€152–226
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane INV - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 21m
€111–236
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
11h 14m
€101–253
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
4. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
10h 23m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
10h 17m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 65
18h 54m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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6h 32mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Galway.

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Distance: 726.3 km
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Galway. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Galway Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 16h 43m.

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