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Madrid to Galway

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$202.52
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$430.36
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$53.16–$253.16

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$696.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$379.73
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$354.42
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$822.76

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$696.18
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$354.42

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$53.16–$253.16

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Lleida
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$60.76

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Lleida
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Bilbao to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$55.69–$696.18

Bus operators

Tabita Tour

Phone:
+4-0263-21.55.00
Website:
tabitatour.ro/
Bus from Lleida to Timișoara,
Ave. Duration:
32h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$202.52
Bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Timișoara,
Ave. Duration:
44h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

Matei Unitrans

Phone:
+40 730 250 062
Website:
mateiunitrans.ro/
Bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
41h 17m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$164.55

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$30.38
Bus from Cork Airport to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$29.11
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$30.38

Eireagle

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Website:
eireagle.com/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.64

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Galway?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Galway is to fly and bus which costs $45.65 - $184.78 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Galway?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord, Holles Street and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

How far is it from Madrid to Galway?

The distance between Madrid and Galway is 1519 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Galway without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Galway without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 3 days 9h and costs $239.13 - $413.04 .

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Galway?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Madrid to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Galway bus from?

Madrid to Galway bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur station.

Where does the Madrid to Galway bus arrive?

Madrid to Galway bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Galway?

Galway is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 23:29 in Madrid and 22:29 in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 481+ hotels available in Galway. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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