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

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There are 6 ways to get from Alicante to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ALC - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 52m
    €77–187

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ALC - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 16m
    €65–183

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Alicante to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    40h 45m
    €205–789

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane ALC - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 1m
    €77–267

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane ALC - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 41m
    €75–272

  6. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane ALC - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    10h 47m
    €73–233

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,831.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Alicante to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Alicante Airport, walk to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alicante to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 40h 45m.

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