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

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

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

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    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
    5h 15m
    £37–186

  2. 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 Manchestercar car
    9h 48m
    £67–355

  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 Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    11h 23m
    £79–148

  4. 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h
    £43–163

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 45m
    £53–162

  6. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    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
    6h 51m
    £39–179

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    6h 46m
    £43–145

  8. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport

    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
    5h 6m
    £62–166

  9. Train, ferry via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    11h 35m
    £107–248

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Manchester via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 9h 48m.

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