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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Wales 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
    10h 44m
    €91–439

  2. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kiveton Bridge to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 21m
    €64–177

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 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 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    20h 4m

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
    7h 49m
    €67–225

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan 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
    23h 49m

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
    7h 41m
    €66–279

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
    8h 22m
    €75–269

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
    7h 44m
    €106–199

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkwaytrain 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
    8h 19m
    €72–318

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wales to Galway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 632 km
  • Duration: 10h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Wales 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 Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Galway Coach Stn via Commercial Street/CG1, Castle Street/CG22, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 20h 4m.

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