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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Galway by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SYD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    29h 28m
    €501–1,153

  2. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane SYD - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    35h 24m
    €348–852

  3. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SYD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    33h 29m
    €527–1,436

  4. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane SYD - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    35h 20m
    €703–1,073

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane SYD - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    34h 13m
    €580–1,241

  6. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane SYD - CFN
    2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus
    42h 18m

  7. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane SYD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    31h 43m
    €777–1,636

  8. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane SYD - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    35h 31m
    €760–1,085

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration25h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€478Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17,446.6 km
  • Duration: 29h 28m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Galway. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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