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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    13h 36m
    £118–193

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    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
    8h 11m
    £41–208

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    14h 12m
    £158–353

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiffcar car
    12h 39m
    £100–402

  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 Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 10m
    £49–172

  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 Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 17m
    £80–204

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 43m
    £129–363

  8. 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 Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 27m
    £55–240

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

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 38m
    £81–197

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

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    10h 19m
    £86–202

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cardiff Central via Airport Zone 13, Terminal 1 Zone 2, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 14h 12m.

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