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How to get fromAberystwyth to Galwayby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Galway by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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 / ...
    13h 34m
    €132–208

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead stationbus bus 4X
    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 / ...
    13h 50m
    €67–100

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    14h 54m
    €109–267

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Galwaycar car
    12h 29m
    €185–489

  5. Bus, ferry via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus bus T5
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    18h 31m
    €93–138

  6. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 4m
    €103–271

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 23m
    €97–256

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

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 30m
    €94–356

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

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    5. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 59m
    €95–256

  10. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    4. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 15m
    €94–301

  11. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 19m
    €125–271

  12. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LPL - SNN
    5. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h
    €154–486

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Galway. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, 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 bus from North Parade to Galway Coach Stn via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Holyhead station, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 13h 50m.

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