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How to get fromGalway to Isles of Scillyby bus, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Isles of Scilly by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane SNN - ISC
    11h 19m
    £54–219

  2. Train, bus to Kerry Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kerry Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane KIR - ISC
    11h 52m
    £43–142

  3. Train to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane DUB - ISC
    8h 49m
    £48–178

Shannon Airport (SNN) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Isles of Scilly, England?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Isles of Scilly. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, then fly to St Mary'S Airport (ISC). Alternatively, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, then fly to St Mary'S Airport (ISC).

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