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

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

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KOI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 25m
    €262–590

  2. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane KOI - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 56m
    €113–434

  3. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane KOI - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    12h 25m
    €141–629

  4. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane KOI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    11h 22m
    €294–661

Kirkwall (KOI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) 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 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Kirkwall (KOI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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