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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
    15h 38m
    €308–1,149

  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 10m
    €229–782

  3. 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 5m
    €231–814

  4. 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
    €350–1,343

  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 28m
    €467–1,739

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,497.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 38m

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 line 035 bus to Shore & Pleasure House, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 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.

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