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

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There are 10 ways to get from Galway to Scarborough by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    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
    8h 35m
    £58–155

  2. 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 Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    14h 46m
    £114–191

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    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
    18h 35m
    £101–166

  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
    £66–239

  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 Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 3m
    £74–206

  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 Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 31m
    £70–194

  9. 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 51m
    £108–421

  10. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 12m
    £120–316

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Scarborough. However, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, take the bus to Leeds Fire Station, walk to St Andrews Street, take the line 19 bus to City Square I, walk to Leeds, then take the train to Scarborough. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Scarborough via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 14h 46m.

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