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

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There are 12 ways to get from Galway to Northampton by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    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 Northamptoncar car
    11h 50m
    £94–396

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

    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 train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    6h 17m
    £46–263

  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 Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    12h 33m
    £117–196

  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 Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus bus 707 / ...
    15h 41m
    £106–168

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

    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 Watford Junction to Northamptontrain train
    7h 15m
    £75–342

  6. 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 Northamptontrain train
    14h 11m
    £109–208

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

    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 bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Parkbus bus
    7h 5m
    £49–269

  8. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    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 train from London Euston to Northamptontrain train
    7h 26m
    £70–290

  9. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    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 train from London Euston to Northamptontrain train
    7h 17m
    £76–280

  10. 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 Northamptontrain train
    7h 53m
    £49–163

  11. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    7h 52m
    £118–408

  12. 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 Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    8h 1m
    £82–219

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Northampton. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Northampton. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Northampton via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Milton Keynes Central in around 12h 33m.

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