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How to get fromStoke-on-Trent to Galwayby car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Galway by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Stoke-on-Trent 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 1m
    €83–427

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain 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
    7h 19m
    €57–239

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Crewe 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 34m
    €87–176

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

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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 59m
    €63–211

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    13h 25m
    €107–293

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

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    7h 24m
    €63–206

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

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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 50m
    €60–254

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

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Long Eatontrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EMA - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 29m
    €71–406

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 49m
    €60–239

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

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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 54m
    €96–184

Stoke-on-Trent to Galway by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Galway via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 34m.

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