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There are 11 ways to get from Galway to Nottingham by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to East Midlands Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane NOC - EMA
    5h 34m
    £38–316

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Nottinghamcar car
    11h 5m
    £84–381

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain train
    13h 42m
    £101–183

  4. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    7h 19m
    £44–145

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

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    7h 48m
    £78–252

  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W 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 Nottinghamtrain train
    8h 14m
    £90–257

  7. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NOC - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    6h 48m
    £106–231

  8. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SNN - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    6h 57m
    £64–261

  9. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    8h 33m
    £71–175

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

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    9h 18m
    £83–211

  11. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    13h 59m
    £126–213

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Nottingham. However, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), walk to Coach Park, then take the bus to Nottingham station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Nottingham via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 5m.

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