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Bus Information from Galway to Birmingham
 | Distance | 302 miles (487 km) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus providers | National Express |
Buses from Galway to Birmingham cover the 302 miles (487 km) long journey with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct bus services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Galway Railway Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
Bus companies
National Express buses between Galway and Birmingham
Travel between Galway and Birmingham on National Express buses with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Looking for a cheap and hassle-free way to travel from Galway to Birmingham? National Express is the UK’s leading bus company that provides premium services and comfortable travel experiences on a budget. National Express connects hundreds of cities and towns throughout the country and even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol. Check National Express bus schedules and tickets available for the trip on Omio to find the best deals on buses between Galway and Birmingham. When you ride with National Express, you can expect to travel 302 miles (487 km) between Galway and Birmingham.
All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses have seat belts and power outlets in every seat, perfect if you need to charge your phone or laptop. You can select from three ticket options for the Galway to Birmingham bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. If you’re looking for more flexibility on canceling or changing your bus ticket easily, we recommend splurging on the Fully Flexible Fare option.
Operator ticket policies for COVID
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Travel Tips
Travel between Galway, Ireland and Birmingham, United Kingdom by bus is: Fully open.
Can I enter United Kingdom from Ireland?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Ireland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in United Kingdom from Galway?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Birmingham, United Kingdom?
All travelers in United Kingdom must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
The information above was last checked on 10/17/21. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus between Galway and Birmingham as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Birmingham to Galway is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Ireland from United Kingdom?
Reentry to Ireland is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Ireland from Birmingham?
What are the requirements?
- Negative Covid-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14-day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the safety rules to follow in Galway, Ireland?
The government of Ireland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 10/15/21. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Galway from Birmingham here.
When departing from Galway, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Galway, Coach Station, Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd) and Galway, Bus Station. When arriving in Birmingham, you can end your trip in bus stations like Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Station Street (Stop NS13) and Birmingham, Hill St / Railway Bridge.
Omio customers book a bus from Galway Railway Station to Birmingham, Coach Station most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this route, called Galway Railway Station, is located 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city center of Galway.
The most popular arrival bus station, Birmingham, Coach Station, is located 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from the city center of Birmingham.
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