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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Galwayby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galwaycar car
    9h 44m
    €78–419

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 45m
    €45–212

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    12h 14m
    €149–332

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    12h 17m
    €101–159

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    7h 42m
    €59–205

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 43m
    €76–192

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 18m
    €50–180

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 9m
    €48–177

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LPL - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 20m
    €109–310

  10. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 38m
    €45–227

Greater Manchester to Galway by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Galway. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Galway Coach Stn via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 12h 14m.

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