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
Galway city is served by an extensive public transport network linking Dublin, Shannon and Knock airports.
Dublin Airport
to Galway
By Bus
Citylink 760 or 761
From 06:15 to 00:30, every 30 minutes.
Travel time: approx.
2 hours 30 minutes (Direct) or 3 hours (via Dublin City).
Dublin City
to Galway
By Train
9 daily train transfers from Dublin City (Dublin Heuston station).
Travel time from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes.
Shannon Airport to Galway
By Bus
Expressway 51
From 7:55 to 20:55, every hour.
Travel time: approx.
1 hour 40 minutes.
Knock Airport
to Galway
By Bus
Expressway 64
From 8:55 to 16:55, every hour.
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