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

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

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  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to East Midlands Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane NOC - EMA
    5h 31m
    £36–223

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Derbycar car
    10h 45m
    £81–377

  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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    13h 2m
    £94–178

  4. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    6h 16m
    £38–127

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    6h 52m
    £60–155

  6. 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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    6h 58m
    £70–250

  7. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NOC - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    6h 7m
    £61–221

  8. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    6h 16m
    £56–241

  9. 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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    7h 29m
    £73–194

  10. 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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    7h 50m
    £70–228

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Derby. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), walk to EMA Departure Building, then take the bus to Copeland Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Derby via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 45m.

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