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

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

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

    best
    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 Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    6h 59m
    £50–207

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    7h 19m
    £40–129

  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 Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Halifaxtrain train
    12h 23m
    £88–169

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Earlestowntrain train
    4. Take the train from Earlestown to Halifaxtrain train
    12h 53m
    £126–290

  5. 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 Halifaxcar car
    10h 14m
    £126–374

  6. 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 Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    7h 20m
    £57–168

  7. 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 Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    7h 30m
    £52–161

  8. 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 Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    7h 35m
    £50–174

  9. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    8h 35m
    £51–201

  10. 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 Victoria to Halifaxtrain train
    6h 50m
    £74–187

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Halifax. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Victoria, then take the train to Halifax. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Halifax via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 12h 23m.

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