Travelling by air
Galway airport is situated 5 miles east of the city. The city centre can be conveniently reached by taxi, available just outside the main terminal building or once daily by bus. Aer Arann offer flights from Dublin, Cork (via Dublin), Waterford, London Luton, Edinburgh, Manchester and Lorient. Manx2.com offers direct flights from Cork.
Knock airport is located in Co. Mayo and is approximately a 1 hr drive by car to Galway city. Bus Éireann provide 14 daily services to Galway city taking approximately 1 hr 45 min. Knock airport is well serviced by flights from the UK and Europe with many flights offered by Ryanair and also Aer Lingus and bmibaby.com.
Shannon airport is located in Co. Clare and is approximately 1 hr drive by car to Galway city. Bus Éireann provide 14 daily services to Galway city taking approximately 1 hr 45 min. Citylink also offer 3 daily services to Galway city taking 1 hr 15 min. Shannon airport is well serviced by flights from the UK, Europe and North America.
Dublin airport is located approximately 2.5 hr drive to Galway city. Citylink offer 13 non-stop daily services to Galway city taking approximately 3 hr. Gobus.ie also offer 14 non-stop daily services to Galway city. Dublin airport is very well serviced by flights from the UK, Europe and international destinations.
Travelling by rail
The Galway rail station (Ceannt Station) is located just off Eyre Square in the centre of Galway city. There are frequent trains from Dublin and Limerick with connections available nationwide. Further information about routes and booking is available here.
Travelling by bus
Bus Éireann offers a nationwide bus service between all major towns, cities and airports. Citylink offers services from Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Shannon airport. Gobus.ie offer non-stop services from Dublin airport via Dublin city.
Travelling by car
There is a nationwide network of routes connecting Galway with the rest of the country. Route planners are available using Google Maps or AA Route Planner.
From Dublin: The M6 motorway connects Dublin with Galway in about 2 hr driving time.
From Limerick: The N18 connects Limerick with Galway in about 1.25 hr driving time.
A map of Galway city with the locations of interest for the EEA meeting 2010
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