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

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There are 8 ways to get from Spain to Galway by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 45m
    €72–295

  2. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BCN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 28m
    €61–211

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    39h 6m
    €183–756

  4. Fly Málaga Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane AGP - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 57m
    €77–193

  5. Fly Málaga Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane AGP - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 6m
    €82–213

  6. Bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ALC - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 34m
    €112–392

  7. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 24m
    €65–230

  8. Fly Málaga Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane AGP - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    9h 41m
    €80–268

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 1,526.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Spain and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Spain to Galway. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, walk to Nuevos Ministerios, take the line 8 subway to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barcelona to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 39h 6m.

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