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How to get fromPlymouth to Galwayby train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Plymouth to Galway by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 4m
    €108–293

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 29m
    €67–272

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    16h 46m
    €242–442

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    29h 21m
    €170–615

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 36m
    €111–286

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 30m
    €158–345

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    11h 34m
    €153–339

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 30m
    €120–320

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    11h 20m
    €134–414

  10. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    19h 8m
    €205–366

Plymouth to Galway by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Galway. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plymouth to Galway Coach Stn via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 16h 46m.

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