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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Folkestone is to bus and fly and train which costs £75 - £250 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Folkestone is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 16m and costs £95 - £350.

How far is it from Galway to Folkestone?

The distance between Galway and Folkestone is 516 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Folkestone without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 18m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Galway to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Galway to Folkestone - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Galway to Folkestone by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car 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 Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 19m
£106–400
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 39m
£75–298
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
14h 18m
£165–278
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 London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
14h 20m
£163–268
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 Folkestonecar
13h 55m
£124–451
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 16m
£96–348
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 20m
£102–390
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NOC - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 30m
£76–248
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 Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 39m
£104–304
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 44m
£119–316
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 20m
£92–269

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

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14h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 512.9 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Folkestone. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Folkestone Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Folkestone Central via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 18m.

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