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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Galway is to fly and train which costs €60 - €180 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station 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 14h 30m.

How far is it from Leith to Galway?

The distance between Leith and Galway is 572 km.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Galway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Leith to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Galway bus from?

Leith to Galway bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Leith to Galway bus arrive?

Leith to Galway bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 566+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Leith to Galway by plane, train, bus, 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 to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 4m
€63–176
Fly to Cork Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 40m
€54–188
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station 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 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
14h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leith to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
8h 34m
€124–199
Fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 46m
€72–233
Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 40m
€77–183
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
10h 6m
€78–154
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 54m
€76–173
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
14h 41m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
18h 5m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.9 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Leith to Galway. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station 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 14h 30m.

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