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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 Runcorn to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus bus 761 / ...
    10h 35m
    €105–157

  2. Fly Liverpool to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    6h 15m
    €50–191

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl 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 16m
    €127–199

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar car
    10h 6m
    €148–216

  5. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    6h 35m
    €58–174

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    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
    7h 46m
    €57–204

  7. Fly Liverpool to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LPL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    6h 16m
    €88–181

  8. 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
    7h 44m
    €98–254

  9. 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
    9h 4m
    €67–187

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€105Cheapest 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 Rhyl, take the train to Holyhead, walk 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 Rhyl, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 16m.

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