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How to get fromGalway to Cornwallby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Cornwall by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    20h 34m
    £203–356

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane DUB - NQY
    5h 57m
    £110–273

  3. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane NOC - NQY
    18h 52m
    £134–388

  4. 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
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    20h 37m
    £201–346

  5. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane SNN - NQY
    10h 6m
    £133–388

  6. Train, bus to Kerry Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane KIR - NQY
    25h 19m
    £147–292

Galway to Cornwall by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.2 mi
  • Duration: 20h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Cornwall. However, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Terminal 1 Zone 2, take the bus to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bodmin Parkway, walk to Bodmin Parkway Station, then take the line 26 bus to Roundabout. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY), then take the taxi to Cornwall.

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