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

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

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    6h 16m
    €46–166

  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 23m
    €40–186

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Euston 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 / ...
    12h 59m
    €153–262

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galwaycar car
    12h 51m
    €125–488

  5. 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 28m
    €46–172

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 8m
    €44–220

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 39m
    €86–422

  8. Fly London Stansted Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane STN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 24m
    €69–288

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LHR - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 47m
    €106–492

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LTN - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 15m
    €96–278

England to Galway by subway, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from England to Galway. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Galway via Euston station, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 12h 59m.

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