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How to get fromGalway to Caernarfonby bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 2m
    £45–86

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    9h 16m
    £43–82

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Caernarfoncar car
    11h 29m
    £151–403

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

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    8h 16m
    £70–193

  5. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 12m
    £72–184

  6. 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 Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    8h 31m
    £63–199

  7. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    9h 14m
    £75–252

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    9h 45m
    £78–206

  9. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    9h 5m
    £100–232

Galway to Caernarfon by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Caernarfon. However, you can take the bus to Bachelors Walk, walk to Eden Quay, take the bus to Castleforbes Road, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Caernarfon via Larne and Cairnryan in around 11h 29m.

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