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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Galway is to train and fly which costs €85 - €270 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Galway is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Galway Coach Station via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.

How far is it from Poole to Galway?

The distance between Poole and Galway is 858 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Galway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 26h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Poole to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Galway bus from?

Poole to Galway bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Galway bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 558+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Galway by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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 Poole to Wokingtrain
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
8h 30m
€95–289
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
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
9h 13m
€82–299
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
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 / ...
26h 22m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
29h 6m
€130–317
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
14h 2m
€208–308
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 45m
€89–269
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
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
8h 43m
€105–319
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
10h 23m
€113–294
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink 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
9h 16m
€84–297
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
11h 2m
€83–321
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
30h 42m
€85–656

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

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 857.5 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Galway. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, 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 bus from Seldown Coach Station to Galway Coach Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 26h 22m.

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