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

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SNN - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    9h 11m
    £91–312

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    9h 49m
    £89–397

  3. Train, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    32h 38m
    £389–1,230

  4. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, Catamaran

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NOC - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    9h 45m
    £99–437

  5. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Luton Airport, train, Catamaran

    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 train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain train
    4. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    10h 20m
    £127–377

  6. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train, Catamaran

    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 Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    10h 43m
    £111–374

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    10h 42m
    £96–284

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    12h 10m
    £103–260

  9. Bus, train, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    34h 14m
    £155–725

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration34h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Shanklin via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Terminal 1, Port of Cherbourg, Portsmouth International Port, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Ryde Esplanade in around 32h 38m.

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