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

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There are 11 ways to get from Galway to Leicester 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

    best
    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 50m
    £87–342

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 48m
    £40–238

  3. 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 Leicestercar car
    11h 21m
    £87–386

  4. 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 Nuneatontrain train
    13h 7m
    £96–186

  5. 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 Ketteringtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    6h 43m
    £79–309

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    7h 34m
    £42–142

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

    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 bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 39m
    £64–158

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    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 bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 24m
    £42–138

  9. 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 Nuneatontrain train
    7h 53m
    £74–247

  10. Train, ferry via Derby

    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
    5. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    13h 44m
    £114–177

  11. Train, ferry via Shrewsbury

    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 Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    14h 7m
    £112–194

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Leicester. 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 Coach Park, then take the bus to St Margaret's Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Leicester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 21m.

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