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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    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 29m
    £84–377

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

    cheapest
    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
    £61–275

  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 33m
    £107–168

  4. 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
    £71–229

  5. 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
    14h
    £118–188

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus bus
    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 3m
    £62–165

  7. 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 17m
    £82–306

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

    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 46m
    £62–325

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

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NOC - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    7h 39m
    £96–219

  10. 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
    £85–185

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

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 13bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    8h 49m
    £75–194

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Nottingham. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Nottingham. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Nottingham via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Crewe in around 13h 33m.

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