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How to get fromBedford to Galwayby plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Luton Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LTN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 50m
    €63–335

  2. Fly Luton Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    7h 54m
    €61–200

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bedford to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galwaycar car
    12h 11m
    €115–473

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    13h 21m
    €113–251

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    15h 40m
    €146–260

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 56m
    €120–428

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 56m
    €88–313

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane STN - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 59m
    €94–303

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LHR - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 15m
    €115–438

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 9m
    €62–216

  11. Fly Luton Airport to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    9h 41m
    €67–251

Bedford to Galway by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Galway. However, you can take the train to Luton Airport Parkway, walk to Luton Airport Parkway Station, take the train to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, walk to Luton Airport (LTN) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bedford to Galway via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 12h 11m.

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