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

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There are 5 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 12m
    €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 35m
    €284–1,025

  3. 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
    18h 8m
    €294–1,142

  4. 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
    16h 6m
    €301–1,139

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane CLE - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    18h 6m
    €381–1,360

Detroit (DTW) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,585.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 12m

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 135 bus to Sixth Concession at North Talbot, take the line 135 bus to Airport at Front Entrance, walk to Windsor Airport (YQG) 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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