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How to get fromLancaster to Galwayby train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    11h 55m
    €107–190

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 6m
    €66–263

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    17h 38m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Galwaycar car
    9h 17m
    €132–415

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    7h 14m
    €69–220

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain 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 45m
    €72–208

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain 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 39m
    €66–241

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 10m
    €102–193

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 6m
    €71–201

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 559.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Galway. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Galway Coach Stn via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 17h 38m.

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