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

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There are 11 ways to get from Galway to Ipswich by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    7h 31m
    £105–383

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SNN - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    7h 50m
    £47–233

  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 London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    14h 8m
    £160–255

  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 Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    14h 15m
    £161–256

  5. 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 Ipswichcar car
    13h 25m
    £114–426

  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NOC - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    7h 10m
    £96–335

  7. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NOC - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    7h 41m
    £53–223

  8. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NOC - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    7h 32m
    £101–383

  9. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane DUB - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain train
    8h 28m
    £121–321

  10. Train, bus to Kerry Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane KIR - STN
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    10h 38m
    £58–237

  11. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    9h 36m
    £92–265

Galway to Ipswich by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Ipswich. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Stratford (London), then take the train to Ipswich. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Ipswich via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 14h 8m.

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