How to travel from Edinburgh to Galway

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Travel Information from Edinburgh to Galway

distanceDistance298 miles (480 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$15 - $142
fastestFastest modeFlight • $142 (€125) • 4 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAer Lingus

Travel 298 miles (480 km) by bus, flight or train between Edinburgh and Galway. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Aer Lingus among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Edinburgh to Galway.

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FAQs

Travel from Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Galway, Ireland is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Galway from Edinburgh restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Galway, Ireland from Edinburgh?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Galway, Ireland?

The government of Ireland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Edinburgh and Galway closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Edinburgh, United Kingdom from Ireland is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering United Kingdom from Ireland?

Entry into United Kingdom is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Ireland.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into United Kingdom from Ireland?

Requirements for reentering United Kingdom:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in United Kingdom?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in United Kingdom to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

  • Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face masks: Regional advice

The above information about your return travel to Edinburgh, United Kingdom was last verified on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Edinburgh from Galway.

There are 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Galway including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Galway is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $15 (€13) compared to other travel options to Galway:

Taking a train is about $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16) for this route.

Taking a train is about $127 (€112) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $142 (€125) for this trip.

The fastest way from Edinburgh to Galway is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 30 min.

There are alternative travel options to Galway that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

The distance is approximately 298 miles (480 km) from Edinburgh to Galway.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Galway:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd).
  • Most travelers catch their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Galway Railway Station.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Galway:

  • You can take a flight from Edinburgh to Galway with Aer Lingus. Cheap tickets can be found for $142 (€125) with Aer Lingus from Edinburgh to Galway.
Your trip from Edinburgh to Galway doesn't have to end in Galway. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Dublin, London or Belfast. If you’d like to add Dublin, London or Belfast to your Edinburgh to Galway tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Galway today!

When planning your trip from Edinburgh to Galway, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing on average $18 (€16) one way.
  • Plane tickets are costing on average $142 (€125) one way.
  • Train tickets cost $15 (€13) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Edinburgh to Galway online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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