What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Shanklin?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Shanklin is to bus and fly and ferry which costs £90 - £400 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Shanklin?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Shanklin is to bus and fly and train and ferry which takes 9h 2m and costs £90 - £320.

How far is it from Galway to Shanklin?

The distance between Galway and Shanklin is 520 miles.

How do I travel from Galway to Shanklin without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Shanklin without a car is to train and car ferry and ferry which takes 33h 23m and costs £190 - £1,000.

How long does it take to get from Galway to Shanklin?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Galway to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 2075+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Galway to Shanklin - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SNN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
9h 2m
£95–316
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SNN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
9h 40m
£93–391
Train, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
33h 23m
£199–987
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NOC - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
9h 36m
£108–451
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NOC - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain
4. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
5. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
10h 11m
£141–376
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SNN - STN
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
10h 35m
£118–395
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
10h 32m
£96–278
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
11h 58m
£107–263
Bus, train, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
5. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
33h 46m
£154–724

Galway to Shanklin by bus, foot, train, car ferry, taxi, and ferry

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33h 46mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Galway to Shanklin.

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Distance: 516.9 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Shanklin. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Youth Centre via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Station, Sean Moore Rd, Dublin Terminal 1, Port of Cherbourg, Portsmouth International Port, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 33h 23m.

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