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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Newport to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galwaycar car
    12h 13m
    €110–467

  2. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRS - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h
    €47–190

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 30m
    €150–344

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 35m
    €145–246

  5. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 5m
    €50–176

  6. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h
    €97–215

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 7m
    €152–534

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 31m
    €54–261

  9. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 3m
    €92–219

  10. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 15m
    €112–326

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

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 740 km
  • Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Newport 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 train from Newport (S Wales) to Galway Coach Stn via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 12h 30m.

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