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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux to Galway by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BOD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 31m
    €81–239

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Port de Roscoffcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cork Port to Galwaycar car
    23h 35m
    €248–311

  3. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BOD - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    12h 22m
    €86–279

  4. Train to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bergeractrain train
    2. Fly from Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EGC - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    18h 26m
    €156–603

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    30h 29m
    €555–1,397

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Rennesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    34h
    €440–1,186

  7. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    34h 26m
    €431–1,180

  8. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Nantestrain train
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    35h 57m
    €510–1,317

Bordeaux to Galway by train, subway, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration30h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€555Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,269.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bordeaux to Galway. However, you can take the vehicle to Aéroport, walk to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) airport, 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 Bordeaux to Galway via Port de Roscoff and Cork Port in around 23h 35m.

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