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How to get fromDubai to Galwayby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DXB - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    15h 28m
    €317–1,124

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane AUH - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    16h 32m
    €219–600

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane DXB - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    14h 22m
    €311–641

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane DXB - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    16h 47m
    €280–979

  5. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane AUH - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    17h 48m
    €295–833

  6. Fly Dubai International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane DXB - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    16h 32m
    €307–824

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€278Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6,195 km
  • Duration: 15h 28m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Galway. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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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