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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ORF - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    16h 36m
    €308–1,148

  2. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IAD - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    18h 35m
    €227–783

  3. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane RIC - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    18h 52m
    €339–1,243

  4. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORF - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    16h 30m
    €231–814

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DCA - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    19h 48m
    €472–1,639

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,497.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 36m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Virginia Beach to Galway. However, you can take the line 035 bus to Shore & Pleasure House, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Richmond, walk to Broad + 18Th, take the bus to Ric Airport, walk to Richmond International Airport (RIC) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt.

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