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

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Galway by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane YVR - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    15h 5m
    €302–643

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane YVR - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    16h 46m
    €618–1,026

  3. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane YVR - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    21h 10m
    €318–1,126

  4. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane YVR - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    19h 15m
    €421–981

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SEA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    20h 37m
    €358–882

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,402.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 5m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Galway. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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 subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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