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How to get fromGalway to Bristolby bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    6h 3m
    £37–136

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Bristolcar car
    12h 27m
    £99–401

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    14h 15m
    £121–203

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 23m
    £117–190

  5. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    7h 8m
    £68–185

  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NOC - BRS
    5h 18m
    £56–191

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 26m
    £114–423

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 53m
    £55–230

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 48m
    £72–190

  10. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NOC - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 3m
    £96–215

  11. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    14h 18m
    £133–213

Galway to Bristol by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Bristol. However, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Temple Meads Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Bristol via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 12h 27m.

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