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

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

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    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 18m
    €118–574

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KOI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 27m
    €261–639

  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
    10h 57m
    €281–779

  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
    12h 32m
    €264–661

Kirkwall (KOI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 889 km
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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 Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, 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.

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