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How to get fromBirmingham Airport (BHX) to Galwayby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Galway by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    5h 5m
    €42–148

  2. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    4h 1m
    €39–246

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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
    10h 59m
    €96–446

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    13h 11m
    €126–220

  5. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BHX - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    4h 5m
    €88–198

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Galway by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Galway. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Galway via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 59m.

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