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About Galway

Getting there

Where to Stay

It's easy to get to Galway by bus, train, plane or car.

 Bus

There are a few bus companies operating between Galway and the rest of Ireland. Bus Éireann - covering all of Ireland. Citylink providing services between Galway and Dublin, Cork, Shannon Airport and Clifden. GoBus runs direct buses between Dublin Airport, Dublin and Galway.

Train

Iarnrod Eireann - Irish Rail operate daily direct trains to Galway from Dublin.

Plane

Galway Airport is conveniently located just 8km and 15 minutes drive from Galway City centre. You can fly to Galway Airport from Dublin, London Luton, Manchester International and Edinburgh. There is bus, taxi and car rental services at the airport. 

Other European and Intercontinental flights arrive at Shannon Airport which is located in the nearby county Clare, in about 1,5 hours of scenic drive from Galway. 

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