Travelling to
University of Galway
University of Galway is located in Galway city on the West Coast of Ireland.
Travelling to Ireland
There are daily direct flights to Ireland from a wide range of cities in the UK, Europe and the US, along with flights from the Emirates. Airports include:
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Dublin Airport - View airline/destination information for Dublin
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Shannon Airport - View airline/destination information for Shannon
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Knock Airport - View airline/destination information for Knock
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Galway city is served by an extensive public transport network linking Dublin, Shannon and Knock airports. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Dublin Airport
to Galway
By Bus
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​Citylink 760 or 761
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From 06:15 to 00:30, every 30 minutes.
Travel time: approx.
2 hours 30 minutes (Direct) or 3 hours (via Dublin City).
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Dublin City
to Galway
By Train
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9 daily train transfers from Dublin City (Dublin Heuston station).
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Travel time from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes.​
Shannon Airport to Galway​​
By Bus
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Expressway 51
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From 7:55 to 20:55, every hour.
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Travel time: approx.
1 hour 40 minutes.
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Knock Airport
to Galway​
By Bus
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Expressway 64
From 8:55 to 16:55, every hour. ​
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Travel time: approx.
1 hour 45 minutes.
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Driving to Galway
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​Should you wish to travel to Galway by car, please refer to the AA Road Maps & Route Planner or Google Maps
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Parking will be available to book and details will be sent to all conference delegates one week prior to the conference.
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​​Getting to University of Galway​
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Walk:
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University of Galway is a 20 minute walk from Galway Train Station and Galway Bus Station. Conference Registration will take place at the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn.
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Bus:
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To arrive at the Bailey Allen Hall, take bus 402 (towards Newcastle) from Eyre Square (Stop No 6) to University Road (Opp NUIG Main Gate). Then walk for approx. 5 minutes.
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To arrive at Dunlin Village (accommodation), take bus 404 from Eyre Square (towards Newcastle) from Eyre Square (Stop No 6) to Greenfields Estate. Then walk for approx. 4 minutes.
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The Galmont Hotel is approx. a 4 minute walk from Galway Bus Station and a 7 minute walk from Galway Train Station. To get to the university from The Galmont Hotel, follow the bus directions to the Bailey Alllen Hall above.
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Taxi:
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Galway Taxis - 00 353 91 561 111
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Big O Taxis - 00 353 91 58 58 58