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How to get fromSwansea to Galwayby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea 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 train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    15h 9m
    €157–268

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 46m
    €72–293

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    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 / ...
    15h 16m

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 3m
    €76–247

  5. Train, ferry via Rosslare Harbour

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    15h 9m
    €144–335

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 42m
    €114–307

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 31m
    €123–421

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 47m
    €123–334

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 37m
    €101–322

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

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    12h 15m
    €120–291

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 764.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Galway. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Galway Coach Stn via Carmarthen, Carmarthen station, Holyhead Port, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 15h 16m.

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