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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Swindon is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £180 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Swindon is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs £95 - £410.

How far is it from Galway to Swindon?

The distance between Galway and Swindon is 520 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Swindon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 31m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Galway to Swindon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swindon?

There are 1038+ hotels available in Swindon.

Galway to Swindon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Galway to Swindon 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 Swindontrain
6h 40m
£100–423
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 Swindontrain
7h 1m
£54–171
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 Swindoncar
12h 25m
£95–403
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 Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindontrain
14h 31m
£141–228
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Waterford Bus Stnbus 55
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus 370
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
5. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain
6. Take the train from Swansea to Swindontrain
19h
£184–394
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 Swindontrain
6h 36m
£100–404
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 Swindontrain
7h 4m
£97–347
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 Swindontrain
7h 37m
£84–303
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 Swindontrain
7h 50m
£88–293
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 Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
8h 30m
£93–218
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SNN - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
7h 54m
£92–323
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus 370
4. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
5. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
6. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain
17h 21m
£132–212

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

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14h 31mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.1 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Swindon. 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 Swindon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Swindon via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 12h 25m.

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