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

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There are 5 ways to get from Malta to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MLA - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 44m
    €68–204

  2. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MLA - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 43m
    €93–174

  3. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MLA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    10h 2m
    €81–219

  4. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MLA - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    13h 39m
    €79–220

  5. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MLA - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    12h 56m
    €101–263

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,716.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Malta and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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