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How to get fromOttawa to Galwayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Galway by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane YOW - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    14h 58m
    €519–1,125

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane YOW - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    17h 47m
    €279–1,125

  3. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane YOW - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    15h 11m
    €322–1,340

  4. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane YUL - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    16h 54m
    €401–1,088

  5. Drive to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)car car
    2. Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MSS - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    16h 19m
    €321–1,143

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane YUL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    16h 47m
    €334–1,103

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,863.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 58m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Galway. However, you can take the line 105 bus to Airport / Aéroport, walk to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the line 105 bus to Airport / Aéroport, walk to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) 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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