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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane RDU - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    15h 2m
    €308–1,124

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane RDU - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    14h 1m
    €291–939

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane RDU - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    17h 51m
    €328–1,224

  4. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ILM - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    17h 34m
    €319–1,171

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CLT - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    17h 47m
    €363–1,528

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,736.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 2m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Galway. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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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