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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Bedford is to train and bus and fly which costs £55 - £240 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Bedford is to bus and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs £45 - £290.

How far is it from Galway to Bedford?

The distance between Galway and Bedford is 461 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Bedford without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 18m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Galway to Bedford, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bedford?

There are 923+ hotels available in Bedford.

Galway to Bedford - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Galway to Bedford by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport
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1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NOC - LTN
5h 36m
£47–287
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Bedfordcar
12h 14m
£100–407
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
13h 18m
£115–187
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus 761 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham Internationaltrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
16h 55m
£121–231
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
7h 7m
£105–289
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NOC - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
7h 8m
£100–329
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NOC - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain
6h 54m
£73–230
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain
7h 3m
£73–240
Train, bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus
3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane KIR - LTN
8h 54m
£56–231

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

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13h 18mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Galway to Bedford.

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Distance: 457.9 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Bedford. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Luton Airport (LTN), walk to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway Station, walk to Luton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bedford. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Bedford via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 12h 14m.

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