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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Galway is to train and fly which costs €60 - €200 and takes 8h 56m.

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 40m and costs €70 - €250.

How far is it from Nottingham to Galway?

The distance between Nottingham and Galway is 691 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 32m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Nottingham to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 566+ 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 train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 5m
€62–243
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BHX - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 37m
€52–243
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
13h 32m
€138–274
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
13h 37m
€121–214
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
11h 16m
€165–245
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 37m
€75–273
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 56m
€62–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 4m
€104–293
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 24m
€73–226
Fly East Midlands Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EMA - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 40m
€71–247
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BHX - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 41m
€64–313

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

26Weekly Services

13h 32mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.5 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Galway. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 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 32m.

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