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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Southampton is to bus and fly and train which costs £65 - £210 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Southampton is to bus and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs £60 - £220.

How far is it from Galway to Southampton?

The distance between Galway and Southampton is 407 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Southampton without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 23m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Galway to Southampton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2048+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Galway to Southampton by bus, plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
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1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
6h 28m
£63–218
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 Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
16h 23m
£165–303
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
4. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
31h 14m
£201–1,199
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 Southamptoncar
13h 39m
£109–422
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 15m
£81–364
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 Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 11m
£106–444
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 20m
£95–304
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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 52m
£87–348
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 Barnhamtrain
4. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 59m
£82–309
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 Southampton Centraltrain
8h 23m
£69–206
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 Southampton Centraltrain
8h 56m
£111–223

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

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Distance: 404.5 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Southampton. However, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Southampton Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newport (S Wales) in around 16h 23m.

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