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

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There are 11 ways to get from Shropshire to Galway by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Shropshire 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
    10h 20m
    €85–430

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain 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
    8h 24m
    €63–254

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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 47m
    €101–161

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 17m
    €72–224

  5. Train, ferry via Lodge Crescent Jct

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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 / ...
    12h 39m
    €146–330

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain 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 33m
    €66–209

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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
    8h 11m
    €64–209

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 13m
    €63–311

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BHX - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 17m
    €108–211

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EMA - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 14m
    €142–492

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain 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
    8h 28m
    €94–224

Shropshire to Galway by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 596.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Shropshire 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 bus from Bus Station to Galway via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 47m.

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