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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Re
    12h 30m
    €94–182

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    8h 5m
    €72–245

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury 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 / ...
    12h 33m
    €98–251

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Welshpool to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar car
    11h 9m
    €138–240

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 51m
    €81–241

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

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    8h 37m
    €79–245

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    8h 50m
    €72–231

  8. Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain train
    3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EMA - NOC
    4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    9h 38m
    €121–349

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    8h 54m
    €79–251

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Welshpool to Galway. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Galway Coach Station via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 12h 33m.

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