Welcome to Galway:

Galway is one of the brightest and most intriguing jewels of the West of Ireland. It marks the halfway point on the Wild Atlantic Way and is the only city on the entire 2600km route.

The city is wild and bohemian, and at the same time full of culture, artistry, exceptional food and music - know worldwide for its year-long calendar of festivals and civic events, with huge crowds gathering for the much-celebrated Galway International Arts Festival, Galway Comedy Festival, Galway Races, the Film Fleadh, Oyster Festival, the spectacular Macnas Halloween Parade and countless other events throughout the year.

As well as being a popular seaside destination with long sandy beaches, Galway is also a thriving and cosmopolitan city centre. It is always a joy to explore with its wonderful cobbled streets, colourful shop facades, and its offbeat café/bar culture.

Getting to Galway:

Galway is easily reached by air, ferry, bus, train or car - or a combination of these. As a major tourist destination, there are many well-developed transport options available with daily flights from the UK, Europe, Middle East and North America to:

• Shannon Airport (c. 1 hour drive to city centre)

• Ireland West Airport / Knock (c. 1 hour 15 minutes drive to city centre)

• Dublin Airport (c. 2 hours 15 minutes drive to city centre on M6 Motorway)

You'll find directions from airports to Galway city centre on the map below. (Tip: Click on the top-left icon to expand the menu)

 

Our Festival Travel Partner:

Our Festival Travel Partner, Irish Citylink, will get you to Galway on time and in comfort. Irish Citylink has been providing luxury intercity coach travel in Ireland since 2003. Based in Galway, Irish Citylink operates six main routes offering 100 daily departures. Citylink offers Express services from Galway to Dublin City and Dublin Airport, Express services from Galway to Limerick, Cork City & Cork Airport, Express services from Limerick to Dublin Airport, Multi-stop services from Galway to Athlone/Dublin City & Dublin Airport and multi-stop services from Galway to Clifden.

Irish Citylink has just announced its brand new Castlebar - Dublin City + Airport service, connecting the West of Ireland with Ireland's Capital!

Plan your journey west for #GCF23 with Irish Citylink: citylink.ie