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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Galway is to fly and train which costs €60 - €210 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €75 - €260.

How far is it from Nottingham to Galway?

The distance between Nottingham and Galway is 626 km.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Galway without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 16m and costs €140 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Nottingham to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 555+ hotels available in Galway.

Nottingham to Galway - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Nottingham to Galway by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 East Midlands Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EMA - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
6h 35m
€76–257
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EMA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
7h 54m
€61–210
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
13h 16m
€148–279
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayRe
13h 22m
€118–209
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Galway
11h 26m
€164–249
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
8h 5m
€66–253
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
8h 36m
€138–319
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
7h 37m
€63–235
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)MAN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
8h 4m
€124–293
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
9h 23m
€79–226
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)BHX - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
7h 41m
€118–285

Nottingham to Galway by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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13h 16mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Galway.

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Distance: 625.6 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Coach Park, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Galway Coach Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 13h 16m.

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