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How to get fromColwyn Bay to Galwayby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Galway by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    8h 45m
    €61–110

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay 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 3m
    €58–107

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Galwaycar car
    11h 5m
    €163–459

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

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    7h 37m
    €76–221

  5. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay 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 / ...
    9h 26m
    €92–222

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 31m
    €68–215

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

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay 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 59m
    €83–284

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 26m
    €74–290

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

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay 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
    8h 3m
    €109–254

  10. Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LPL - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 32m
    €122–355

Colwyn Bay to Galway by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Colwyn Bay to Galway. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Crampton Quay, then take the bus to Galway Coach Stn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Galway via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 3m.

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