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How to get fromDetroit to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DTW - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    15h 22m
    €378–1,424

  2. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CLE - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    16h 29m
    €267–927

  3. Fly Detroit to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane DTW - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    13h 55m
    €271–1,039

  4. Fly Windsor Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane YQG - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    14h 53m
    €372–1,428

  5. Fly Windsor Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane YQG - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    16h 27m
    €275–993

  6. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane YYZ - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    16h 11m
    €277–1,063

Detroit (DTW) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,585.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 22m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Galway. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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