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How to get fromGalway to Swanseaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Rosslare Harbour

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Swanseatrain train
    14h 12m
    £78–120

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    8h 22m
    £61–232

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    16h 41m

  4. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 51m
    £68–201

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    14h 45m
    £132–228

  6. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    15h 14m
    £122–280

  7. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    9h 26m
    £99–260

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    10h 32m
    £108–259

  9. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    10h 17m
    £100–354

  10. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NOC - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 36m
    £86–266

  11. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Swanseatrain train
    10h 45m
    £99–281

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 12m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Swansea. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Abbey St., walk to Tara Street, take the train to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Kingsway via Parkgate St, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead Port, Carmarthen station, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3, and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 in around 16h 41m.

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