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How to get fromMadrid to Galwayby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    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
    7h 31m
    €72–393

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    9h 10m
    €65–238

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    36h 48m
    €154–712

  4. 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
    10h 25m
    €107–173

  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
    11h 20m
    €105–318

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Galway. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 36h 48m.

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