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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Galway is to fly and train which costs €55 - €170 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Scotland to Galway?

The distance between Scotland and Galway is 603 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Galway without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 12h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Scotland to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Galway bus from?

Scotland to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Galway bus arrive?

Scotland to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 558+ hotels available in Galway.

Scotland to Galway - 12 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Galway by busferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
12h 3m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 27m
€54–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
7h 36m
€107–162
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
7h 31m
€56–161
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
12h 45m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
15h 38m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
7h 51m
€64–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 33m
€82–193
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
6h 27m
€77–203
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 33m
€74–170
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 42m
€75–193
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 17m
€78–208

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Galway.

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Distance: 602.8 km
Duration: 12h 3m

What companies run services between Scotland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Galway. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 12, take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Galway Coach Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow to Galway via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 7h 36m.

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