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How to get fromSantiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Galwayby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Galway by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SCQ - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    6h 5m
    €76–283

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Port de Roscoffcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cork Port to Galwaycar car
    32h 17m
    €363–566

  3. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SCQ - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 26m
    €113–384

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane SCQ - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 10m
    €118–402

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane SCQ - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    6h 30m
    €112–321

  6. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane SCQ - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    14h 41m
    €77–238

  7. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane SCQ - CFN
    2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus
    12h 45m

Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,404.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), Spain and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Galway. However, you can 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 a vehicle from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Galway via Port de Roscoff and Cork Port in around 32h 17m.

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