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

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

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DUB - SYD
    27h 36m
    $753–1,868

  2. Train, bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    cheapest
    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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane KIR - SYD
    47h 23m
    $525–3,384

  3. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane SNN - SYD
    32h 30m
    $697–2,159

  4. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane NOC - SYD
    2d 1h
    $1,247–3,860

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane DUB - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    32h 49m
    $719–1,910

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane DUB - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    34h 22m
    $744–1,964

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration24h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$724Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,432.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 36m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Sydney. However, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station.

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