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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Bristol is to train and fly which costs £35 - £150 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Bristol is to bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £55 - £200.

How far is it from Galway to Bristol?

The distance between Galway and Bristol is 379 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Bristol without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 15m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Galway to Bristol, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2504+ hotels available in Bristol.

Galway to Bristol - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Galway to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NOC - BRS
5h 24m
£56–191
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
7h 9m
£39–141
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 Bristolcar
12h 27m
£99–401
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 Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
14h 15m
£121–203
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
14h 22m
£118–192
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
7h 14m
£73–195
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 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 25m
£114–423
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 44m
£57–225
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SNN - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 12m
£71–295
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 47m
£74–195
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NOC - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 52m
£92–256
Train, ferry via Stafford
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 Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
14h 17m
£133–213

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

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14h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 376.3 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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 Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to The Centre. 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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