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How to get fromLiverpool to Galwayby car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galwaycar car
    8h 59m
    €68–404

  2. Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 17m
    €41–161

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    11h 5m
    €141–321

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl 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 20m
    €93–148

  5. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    6h 41m
    €50–186

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

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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 21m
    €55–232

  7. Fly Liverpool to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LPL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 18m
    €100–291

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

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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 20m
    €86–212

  9. Fly Liverpool to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 12m
    €50–236

Liverpool to Galway by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Galway. However, you can 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 train from Liverpool Lime Street to Galway Coach Stn via Rhyl, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 11h 5m.

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