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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Galway is to bus and fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Galway is to bus and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.

How far is it from Perth to Galway?

The distance between Perth and Galway is 667 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Galway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Perth to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Galway bus from?

Perth to Galway bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where does the Perth to Galway bus arrive?

Perth to Galway bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 270+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Perth to Galway by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h
€65–214
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 54m
€52–189
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
14h 44m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Perth 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 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
8h 38m
€96–180
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 54m
€75–164
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 13m
€53–170
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 58m
€78–209
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
10h 14m
€76–156
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
10h 2m
€74–164
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
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 27m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Distance: 667.1 km
Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Canal Street to Galway Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 14h 44m.

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