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How to get fromIceland to Galwayby plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KEF - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 41m
    €118–432

  2. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane KEF - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 3m
    €270–627

  3. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane KEF - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    13h 5m
    €243–426

  4. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane KEF - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    13h 34m
    €176–414

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,727.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Iceland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Iceland to Galway. However, you can take the line 55 bus to KEF Brottfarir / Departures, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway. Alternatively, you can take the line 55 bus to KEF Brottfarir / Departures, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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