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How to get fromFaro Airport (FAO) to Galwayby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Faro Airport (FAO) to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane FAO - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    5h 26m
    €82–368

  2. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane FAO - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    8h 26m
    €62–169

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    43h 16m
    €245–847

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane FAO - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    5h 40m
    €82–263

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane FAO - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 10m
    €85–332

  6. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane FAO - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    6h 55m
    €77–168

  7. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane FAO - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 53m
    €105–208

Faro Airport (FAO) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Faro Airport (FAO) to Galway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,836.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Faro Airport (FAO), Portugal and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Faro Airport (FAO) to Galway. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Faro Airport (FAO) to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 43h 16m.

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