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

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

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 19m
    £52–222

  2. Drive, car ferry

    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 Sheffieldcar car
    10h 47m
    £76–368

  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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    12h 30m
    £95–183

  4. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 49m
    £59–217

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 34m
    £67–196

  6. 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 7m
    £69–340

  7. 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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 50m
    £57–181

  8. 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 Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 10m
    £76–192

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

    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 Sheffieldtrain train
    8h 18m
    £53–151

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Sheffield. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Sheffield. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Sheffield via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 10h 47m.

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