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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Galway is to ferry and train which costs €120 - €240 and takes 28h 51m.

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 23m and costs €90 - €270.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 3m.

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 25h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 560+ 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, 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 23m
€92–267
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin PearseIc
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
30h 39m
€78–651
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
25h 3m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
28h 51m
€120–232
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galway
11h 22m
€153–218
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
8h 29m
€91–280
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
3. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 26m
€96–317
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LGW - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 42m
€128–307
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
10h 21m
€110–272
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Knock Airport to Galway, Bus Station
8h 59m
€97–322
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
10h 41m
€100–331

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

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Distance: 857.6 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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, Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Galway Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 25h 3m.

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