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

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There are 10 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 32m
    €81–240

  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
    €224–371

  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 37m
    €86–269

  4. Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LRH - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 56m
    €117–362

  5. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BOD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 28m
    €93–314

  6. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BOD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 22m
    €83–334

  7. 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 7m
    €443–1,122

  8. 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 / ...
    33h 28m
    €335–883

  9. 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 / ...
    33h 56m
    €337–893

  10. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St 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 / ...
    34h 10m
    €384–998

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration30h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,269.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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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