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

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There are 8 ways to get from Wales to Galway by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
    12h 50m
    €147–256

  2. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 5m
    €50–186

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
    12h 56m
    €185–374

  4. 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
    7h 44m
    €62–199

  5. Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    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
    7h 38m
    €53–193

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

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain 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 2m
    €64–256

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

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain 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 5m
    €90–226

  8. 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
    7h 39m
    €107–333

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

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 691.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between Wales and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Wales to Galway. However, you can 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 train from Cardiff Central to Galway Coach Stn via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 12h 56m.

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