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

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There are 10 ways to get from Galway to Manchester by bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    best
    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
    4h 45m
    £43–129
  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    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
    5h 19m
    £39–155
  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 Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    11h 21m
    £108–170
  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    13h
    £82–139
  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar car
    10h 15m
    £132–193
  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 44m
    £48–168
  7. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport

    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
    5h 10m
    £91–195
  8. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 4m
    £89–214
  9. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    6h 55m
    £42–149
  10. Train, ferry via Manchester Piccadilly

    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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    13h
    £107–169

Galway to Manchester by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Manchester. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Manchester Piccadilly via Parkgate Street, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 21m.

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