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

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There are 9 ways to get from Wigan 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 34m
    €73–412

  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
    7h 16m
    €49–213

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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 16m
    €96–263

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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 21m
    €91–165

  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
    7h 22m
    €55–170

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    7h 14m
    €55–195

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 6m
    €53–248

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 9m
    €93–168

  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
    7h 17m
    €61–263

Wigan to Galway by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 528.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Wigan 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 Wigan North Western to Galway Coach Stn via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 11h 16m.

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