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How to get fromGalway to Madeiraby bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Madeira by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly

    best
    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 50m
    €103–229

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane DUB - FNC
    8h 51m
    €92–224

  3. 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 11m
    €111–313

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,404.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Madeira. However, 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 113 bus to Santa Cruz. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the line 113 bus to Santa Cruz.

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