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

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

    best
    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 40m
    £88–256

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    9h 8m
    £57–232

  3. Train, ferry via Rosslare Harbour

    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 11m
    £79–121

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Swanseatrain train
    15h 29m
    £96–144

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    9h 25m
    £71–206

  6. 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 30m
    £105–270

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    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
    11h 2m
    £111–265

  8. 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
    £102–255

  9. 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
    £101–291

  10. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train
    14h 42m
    £133–228

  11. 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 11m
    £122–281

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

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Swansea. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Swansea via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 14h 11m.

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