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

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

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

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    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
    14h 34m
    €242–1,241

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

    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 50m
    €279–1,025

  3. 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
    13h 43m
    €294–1,054

  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
    €301–1,288

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

    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 39m
    €309–1,125

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,134 km
  • Duration: 14h 34m

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 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 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.

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