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How to get fromMadrid Airport (MAD) to Galwayby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    4h 56m
    €71–267

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    36h 38m
    €148–705

  3. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 15m
    €83–272

  4. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    6h 35m
    €74–206

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAD - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 20m
    €83–238

  6. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAD - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    10h 31m
    €90–262

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,507.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Galway. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 36h 38m.

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