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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Galwayby plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    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
    3h 51m
    €41–205

  2. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    5h 50m
    €40–190

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 40m
    €77–419

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport 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 / ...
    11h 16m
    €106–182

  5. Fly 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
    4h 59m
    €43–159

  6. Fly 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
    3h 55m
    €80–140

  7. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    11h 39m
    €107–272

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Galway by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Galway. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Galway via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 9h 40m.

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