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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Galway by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    29h 24m
    €536–1,255

  2. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MEL - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    33h 50m
    €344–805

  3. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MEL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    30h 30m
    €683–1,439

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MEL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    30h 29m
    €733–1,539

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    33h 46m
    €759–2,276

  6. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MEL - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    31h 49m
    €736–1,044

  7. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane MEL - CFN
    2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus
    40h 44m

  8. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MEL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    34h 17m
    €386–888

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration23h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€424Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17,438.6 km
  • Duration: 29h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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