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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Galway is to train and fly which costs €80 - €220 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Galway is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs €120 - €390.

How far is it from Swindon to Galway?

The distance between Swindon and Galway is 833 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Galway without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 31m and costs €180 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Swindon to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 558+ hotels available in Galway.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Swindon 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
7h 21m
€123–390
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
8h 9m
€83–211
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
14h 31m
€180–293
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Station55
6. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station251
17h 29m
€109–249
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galway
9h 48m
€137–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LHR - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
7h 34m
€128–430
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
9h 14m
€141–405
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
8h 13m
€110–387
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)BHX - SNN
4. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
8h 43m
€108–331
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)BHX - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Station
8h 47m
€153–391
Train, ferry, bus via Naas
1. Take the train from Swindon to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to St Marys Church132
5. Take the train from Sallins to GalwayIc
17h 50m
€99–228
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the train from Swindon to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Dock
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14740
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
17h 55m
€118–224

Swindon to Galway by train, ferry, foot, and tram

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14h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 832.9 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Galway. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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 train from Swindon to Galway via Newport (S Wales), Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 31m.

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