What is the cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Galway?

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Galway is to train and fly and bus which costs €50 - €240 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sheffield to Galway?

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Galway is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €65 - €270.

How far is it from Sheffield to Galway?

The distance between Sheffield and Galway is 627 km.

How do I travel from Sheffield to Galway without a car?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Galway without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 12h 43m and costs €120 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Galway?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Sheffield to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 566+ hotels available in Galway.

Sheffield to Galway - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 9m
€52–229
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
12h 43m
€126–195
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
13h 24m
€153–237
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sheffield to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
10h 54m
€158–249
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 43m
€66–222
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 8m
€69–269
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 28m
€63–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
9h 3m
€53–234
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 36m
€62–215

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

21Weekly Services

12h 43mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Galway.

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Distance: 626.7 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Galway. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, 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 Sheffield to Galway Coach Station via Manchester Piccadilly, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 12h 43m.

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