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

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There are 11 ways to get from Penrith 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 Penrith North Lakes 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 / ...
    12h 54m
    €122–217

  2. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 4m
    €82–229

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus 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 / ...
    15h 38m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penrith to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Galwaycar car
    8h 31m
    €119–396

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 45m
    €84–286

  6. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus bus 271
    4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus bus 65
    18h 26m

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
    8h 18m
    €87–242

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 2m
    €103–320

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
    8h 43m
    €91–248

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
    8h 13m
    €83–242

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

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 49m
    €115–256

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Penrith 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 Penrith to Galway Coach Stn via Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 15h 38m.

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