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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Dorset is to bus and fly and train which costs £75 - £220 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Dorset is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 12m and costs £120 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 52m.

How far is it from Galway to Dorset?

The distance between Galway and Dorset is 607 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Dorset without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Galway to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Dorset bus from?

Galway to Dorset bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.

Where does the Galway to Dorset bus arrive?

Galway to Dorset bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Dorset.

Galway to Dorset - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Galway to Dorset by bus, plane, train, busferry, ferry, car ferry, or car

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, train
best
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
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
9h 12m
£129–367
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h 33m
£74–220
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
28h 52m
Train, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
29h 37m
£219–1,053
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Dorsetcar
13h 57m
£114–422
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
10h 29m
£82–364
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SNN - LGW
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Moreton (Dorset)train
9h 24m
£120–392
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
10h 25m
£107–444
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 18m
£77–214
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
10h 50m
£149–282
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
12h 23m
£116–253
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
30h 7m
£184–1,161
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
33h 51m
£185–1,159

Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN) flights

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Distance: 603.4 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Dorset. 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, take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink, walk to West Hampstead station, take the subway to Waterloo station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Moreton (Dorset), then take the taxi to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 28h 52m.

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