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

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

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    6h 10m
    €46–178

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 Stationbus bus 761 / ...
    10h 36m
    €102–151

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Re
    11h 43m
    €113–192

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar car
    10h 3m
    €148–221

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    7h 6m
    €66–202

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    6h 46m
    €105–239

  7. 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 West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    6h 9m
    €109–218

  8. 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 29m
    €57–151

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    8h 4m
    €48–173

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Galway. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Galway Coach Station via Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 10h 36m.

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