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How to get fromGalway to Madeiraby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Madeira by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane DUB - FNC
    9h 52m
    €79–220

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SNN - FNC
    7h 51m
    €98–309

  3. Train, bus to Kerry Airport, fly

    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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane KIR - FNC
    14h 19m
    €84–214

  4. Bus to Cork Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane ORK - FNC
    12h 47m
    €126–363

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Galway to Madeira.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,690.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Madeira, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Madeira. However, 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, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the line 702 bus to Santa Cruz. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the line 702 bus to Santa Cruz.

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