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How to get fromGalway to Chesterby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 39m
    £85–133

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 55m
    £43–167

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Streetbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 45m
    £66–99

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar car
    10h 25m
    £130–377

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 21m
    £45–141

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    6h 12m
    £48–149

  7. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    6h 32m
    £83–195

  8. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NOC - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 46m
    £87–207

  9. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SNN - LPL
    6h 41m
    £78–205

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Chester. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Chester via Parkgate Street, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 9h 45m.

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