City in County Galway, Ireland
Getting around Galway
How to get around Galway
The center is small and walkable; city buses cover the suburbs. Buses and trains reach Dublin in about 2.5–3 hours; the Aran Islands and Connemara need ferries, tours or a car.
Ways to get around Galway
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City buses (Bus Éireann) | About €2–3 | Leap or tap contactless; buses stop early evening |
| Intercity coach (Citylink, GoBus) | About €12–25 | Frequent to Dublin, Dublin Airport and Shannon Airport |
| Train (Irish Rail) | About €20–40 | Galway Ceannt Station to Dublin Heuston, about 2 h 30 min |
| Aran Islands ferry | About €30–40 return | Departs Rossaveal; connecting buses from Galway |
Taxis in Galway
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis queue at Eyre Square and can be booked by phone; app coverage is limited, so check for a local taxi firm.
Arriving in Galway
Shannon (SNN)
Citylink or Bus Éireann to Galway, about 1 h 30 min, €15–25; taxi about €100–140.
Dublin (DUB)
Direct coaches (Citylink, GoBus) to Galway about 3 h, €15–30.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence for 12 months; carry an IDP if it isn't in English.
- Onward travel in Ireland: Irish Rail and Bus Éireann link Dublin with Cork, Galway, Limerick and Belfast; private coaches are frequent. Ride apps book only licensed taxis. The rural west needs a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Galway?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis queue at Eyre Square and can be booked by phone; app coverage is limited, so check for a local taxi firm.
What's the best way to get around Galway?
The center is small and walkable; city buses cover the suburbs. Buses and trains reach Dublin in about 2.5–3 hours; the Aran Islands and Connemara need ferries, tours or a car.
How do I get from the airport to Galway?
Citylink or Bus Éireann to Galway, about 1 h 30 min, €15–25; taxi about €100–140.
Is Galway walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Irish Rail
- Bus Éireann
- Transport for Ireland
- Galway City Council
- Failte Ireland
- Transport for Ireland
- Galway Clinic
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