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How to get fromSt Helens to Galwayby car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from St Helens to Galway by car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galwaycar car
    9h 26m
    €71–409

  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 48m
    €44–201

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Earlestown 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 26m
    €92–159

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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 / ...
    11h 54m
    €98–264

  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 54m
    €50–158

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

    1. Take the train from St Helens Junction 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
    6h 57m
    €57–194

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

    1. Take the train from St Helens Junction 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
    6h 49m
    €55–247

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

    1. Take the train from St Helens Junction 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
    6h 53m
    €95–167

  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 Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 49m
    €56–251

St Helens to Galway by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from St Helens 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 St Helens Junction to Galway via Earlestown, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 26m.

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