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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Oxford is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £170 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Oxford is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs £95 - £400.

How far is it from Galway to Oxford?

The distance between Galway and Oxford is 506 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Oxford without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 50m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Galway to Oxford, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Oxford.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Galway to Oxford by bus, plane, train, car, car ferry, or 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 Paddington to Oxfordtrain
6h 50m
£96–413
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
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 Oxfordtrain
7h 23m
£63–168
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 Oxfordcar
12h 20m
£100–403
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 Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain
13h 50m
£123–198
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Derry Bus Stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 212
3. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain
21h
£123–264
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 Paddington to Oxfordtrain
6h 46m
£96–394
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 Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
7h 13m
£93–337
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
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 London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
7h 46m
£80–293
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 Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain
7h 43m
£82–279
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 London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
7h 37m
£85–284
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 Didcot Parkwaytrain
7h 58m
£68–194

Galway to Oxford by train, tram, foot, and ferry

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Distance: 503.3 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Oxford. 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, then take the train to Oxford. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Oxford via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 12h 20m.

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