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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    14h 40m
    £114–191

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 32m
    £60–160

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Airporttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    17h 48m
    £99–155

  4. 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 Scarboroughcar car
    10h 54m
    £131–379

  5. 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 Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h
    £67–239

  6. 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 Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 30m
    £68–196

  7. 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 Scarboroughtrain train
    8h 51m
    £92–219

  8. 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 Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    8h 43m
    £133–421

  9. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 37m
    £80–218

  10. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    10h 31m
    £72–199

  11. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    11h 25m
    £111–240

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration17h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Scarborough. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Victoria, walk to Manchester Victoria, then take the train to Scarborough. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Railway Station Stop V via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport The Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 17h 48m.

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