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How to get fromSantander to Galwayby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SDR - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 36m
    €105–364

  2. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SDR - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    6h 30m
    €74–221

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    33h 45m
    €99–635

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane SDR - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 15m
    €109–376

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Santurce/Santurtzibus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Clare Streetbus bus 740
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    37h 56m
    €93–623

Santander Airport (SDR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Santander to Galway. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santander to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 33h 45m.

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