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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 25m
    €72–296

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

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    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 4m
    €65–231

  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
    €182–756

  4. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane PMI - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    7h 38m
    €76–267

  5. 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 52m
    €77–223

  6. Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane GRO - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 26m
    €98–337

  7. 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 29m
    €97–392

  8. Train to Reus Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Reustrain train
    2. Fly from Reus Airport (REU) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane REU - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 10m
    €94–357

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,526.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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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