How to get to Galway from Edinburgh

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from Edinburgh to Galway

How to get to Galway from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Galway is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 1677
    8:201h15
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:35Shannon Airport
    £191One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 1677
    8:201h15
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:35Shannon Airport
    £191One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 890
    10:351h10
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:45Ireland West Airport Knock
    £1631One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • British AirwaysBA1465+Aer LingusBA5989
    7:404h55
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:35Ireland West Airport Knock
    £3761One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA1467+Aer LingusBA5989
    6:006h35
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:35Ireland West Airport Knock
    £3761One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA1461+Aer LingusBA5989
    20:3516h00
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:35Ireland West Airport Knock
    £3761One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Edinburgh to Galway

Travel to Galway easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Galway.

FAQs
You can travel between Edinburgh and Galway by flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Galway is a flight with an average price of £92.
The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Galway is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.
The Edinburgh to Galway distance is approximately 480 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Galway is:
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Galway as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Galway:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Shannon Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Galway, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair to go to Galway by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Galway:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Galway often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, Cork, Dublin Airport, Belfast, Limerick. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Galway and these popular destinations at a great price.

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