Travelling To Galway
Ireland is on the network of major international airlines. Therefore, connections are frequent and regular from all parts of the world. The major airports are at Dublin (on the east coast) and Shannon (on the west coast, approximately 130 km from Galway). Galway also has a smaller airport of its own, with flights to and from Dublin, Cork, the UK (Edinburgh, London Luton, London Southend and Manchester) and France (Lorient - summer timetable only). Galway airport is approximately 8 km from the city. A taxi service is available from the airport.
Dublin Airport to Galway
Dublin Airport is situated around 10 km north of Dublin city. You can take a taxi to the City Centre, but the special "Airlink" bus is much cheaper and just as quick. Departing from directly outside the Arrivals building, this bus leaves every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on Sundays. It connects the Airport with Busáras (the central bus station). There is a less frequent (half-hourly) service which will bring you as far as Heuston Railway Station. Check the Dublin Bus website for timetables and further information. You can also travel directly from the Airport to Galway - see the section headed "Dublin to Galway - by Bus" (below).
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From Dublin to Galway - by Train:
There is a frequent train service from Dublin (Heuston Station) to Galway daily. The journey takes approximately three hours.
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From Dublin to Galway - by Bus:
There is a regular bus service from the Dublin central bus station (Busáras) to Galway. The journey will take about four hours.
Some private bus operators also run direct buses from Dublin Airport to Galway, and the journey time on non-stop services will be a little over three hours. See below for their web addresses.
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Shannon Airport to Galway
There are regular bus services between Shannon Airport and Galway, run by either Bus Éireann or Citylink. The journey takes approximately one and a half hours.
You can avail of a reduced rate for travel on some bus and train journeys if you have an International Student Identity Card.
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Arrival in Galway
Upon your arrival at Galway Bus and Rail Station you can hire a taxi to take you to your final destination.
You should try to arrive in Galway on a weekday and preferably not too late at night, especially if you still have to arrange accommodation. If long-term accommodation has not already been secured before your arrival it is advisable to pre-book temporary accommodation. See the accommodation section for further details. Please note that University offices are not open on Saturdays or Sundays, and that office opening hours from Monday to Friday are 09.15 - 17.15, with many offices closing for lunch from 13.00 to 14.15.
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Useful Web Addresses
Iarnród Éireann train timetables can be found at:
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Bus Éireann timetables can be found at:
http://www.buseireann.ie/
Dublin Bus timetables can be found at
http://www.dublinbus.ie/
Private Bus Operators from Dublin Airport to Galway:
http://www.citylink.ie/ (also offers Shannon-Galway service) and
http://www.gobus.ie/
Galway Airport Website:
http://www.galwayairport.com/
Dublin Airport Website:
http://www.dublinairport.com/
Shannon Airport Website:
http://www.shannonairport.com/
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