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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Galway is to train and fly and bus which costs €75 - €220 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Galway is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 37m and costs €70 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Earl Street and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 43m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Galway?

The distance between Maidstone and Galway is 776 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Galway without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 23h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Maidstone to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Galway bus from?

Maidstone to Galway bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Maidstone to Galway bus arrive?

Maidstone to Galway bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 566+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Maidstone to Galway by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 38m
€102–320
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
4. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 37m
€74–309
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
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 / ...
23h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
13h 35m
€215–330
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LHR - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 52m
€107–300
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge 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 7m
€90–310
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
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 24m
€76–212
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
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 19m
€79–242
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 56m
€85–262
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 10m
€127–292
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria 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 / ...
25h 43m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
27h 35m

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

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maidstone to Galway.

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Distance: 776.3 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Galway. However, you can take the train to London Charing Cross, walk to Charing Cross station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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 Maidstone East to Galway Coach Station via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Golders Green station, Golders Green Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 23h 36m.

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