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How to get fromLiverpool to Galway Cityby car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool to Galway City 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 Galway Citycar car
    8h 56m
    €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
    €41–271

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestatyntrain train
    2. Take the train from Prestatyn 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
    €141–324

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestatyntrain train
    2. Take the train from Prestatyn 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
    €93–151

  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
    €49–186

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

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    6h 41m
    €44–214

  7. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus
    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
    6h 50m
    €76–194

  8. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 15m
    €48–179

  9. 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 ATU Galwaybus bus
    6h 8m
    €99–291

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Galway City. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Galway City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Galway Coach Stn via Prestatyn, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 11h 5m.

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