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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Dorset is to train and fly which costs £75 - £220 and takes 12h 3m.

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 which takes 10h 17m and costs £75 - £360.

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, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.

How far is it from Galway to Dorset?

The distance between Galway and Dorset is 556 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 26h 14m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m 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 2471+ 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, busferry, train, 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 Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
best
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 21m
£78–363
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
11h 24m
£67–304
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 Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
5. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
26h 14m
£99–166
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 carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
29h 43m
£442–1,405
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 Dorsetcar
13h 57m
£115–427
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 18m
£93–266
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 17m
£78–354
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
12h 3m
£76–215
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 8m
£110–279
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 Pooletrain
11h 19m
£103–324
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 Westbury (Wilts)train
4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
14h
£99–305
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
33h 23m
£477–1,658
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
33h 35m
£476–1,657

Galway to Dorset by bus and busferry

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Distance: 552.6 mi
Duration: 10h 21m

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 Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, take the bus to South Station, then take the bus to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 26h 14m.

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