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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Galway by car ferry, car, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galwaycar car
    9h 31m
    €72–411

  2. Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 40m
    €50–202

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    9h 48m
    €76–142

  4. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    6h 46m
    €56–188

  5. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    10h 11m
    €75–222

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 11m
    €63–251

  7. Fly Liverpool to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 35m
    €54–247

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 15m
    €89–211

  9. Fly Liverpool to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LPL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 42m
    €63–312

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Galway. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Galway via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 48m.

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