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Compare flight for Manchester to Galway
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Galway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $594 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $594, while a flight costs an average of $594.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
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$594 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 5h 4m sooner (2h 41m by flight vs 7h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $594 (€490) compared to roughly $98 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Manchester to Galway by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Galway is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 AM1h10Manchester7:25 AMGalway$1891One-way0 transfers
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- 6:15 AM1h10Manchester7:25 AMGalway$1891One-way0 transfers
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- 6:15 AM1h10Manchester7:25 AMGalway$1891One-way0 transfers
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2:45 PM4h40Manchester7:25 PMGalway$5171One-way0 transfers
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- Around 16 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Galway as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Shannon Airport.
- Travel with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Ryanair to go to Galway by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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