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How to get fromGalway to Cardiff Airportby bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Cardiff Airport by bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    5h 30m
    £36–193

  2. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 58m
    £130–228

  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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    15h 16m
    £129–226

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiff Airportcar car
    13h 4m
    £99–402

  5. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h
    £58–179

Galway to Cardiff Airport by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Cardiff Airport, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Cardiff Airport. However, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, then fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cardiff Airport via Parkgate St, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 14h 58m.

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