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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BCN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 40m
    €113–226

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BCN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 28m
    €61–211

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    39h 6m
    €183–756

  4. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BCN - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 34m
    €91–261

  5. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BCN - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 44m
    €108–436

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,620.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Galway. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barcelona to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 39h 6m.

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