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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus761 / ...
    10h 1m
    €138–193

  2. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
    6h 19m
    €61–186

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwaytrainIc / ...
    10h 52m
    €104–168

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galwaycar
    7h 13m
    €106–143

  5. Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeLPL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    6h 15m
    €110–223

  6. Fly Liverpool to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeLPL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    6h 16m
    €100–313

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeMAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    7h 50m
    €62–214

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeMAN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    7h 49m
    €119–254

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
    8h 53m
    €74–187

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Runcorn to Galway. However, you can take the train to Chester, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the taxi to Holyhead, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Wellington Quay, walk to Crampton Quay, then take the bus to Galway Coach Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Galway via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 52m.

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