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There are 8 ways to get from Galway to Bolton by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    5h 44m
    £41–194

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Boltoncar car
    9h 55m
    £66–354

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    11h 48m
    £82–156

  4. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 12m
    £45–171

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

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 56m
    £55–170

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    7h 20m
    £43–187

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    7h 14m
    £47–153

  8. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NOC - MAN
    5h 35m
    £66–174

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Bolton. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Bolton. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Bolton via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 55m.

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