Transfers in Galway

Transfers in Galway

Galway is the main city on the west coast and a base for Connemara and the Cliffs of Moher. Local firms run taxis, minibuses, coaches and chauffeur cars, and most drive to Shannon, Knock and Dublin airports, often with flight monitoring and meet and greet.

Galway to Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport is about an hour’s drive south on the N18, via Oranmore, Gort and Ennis. One Shannon firm lists fixed fares of about €156 by car and €200 by 7-seat minibus to Galway city, or about €180 to Salthill. By bus, Expressway route 51 runs 16 return services a day, and the X51 is non-stop.

Galway to Dublin Airport by coach

• Citylink 760: express to Dublin Airport
• Citylink 761: to Dublin Airport via Dublin city
• GoBus: non-stop on the M6 to Dublin and the airport

The trip takes about 2 h 30 min, and online fares start at about €12.60. A private chauffeur from Dublin Airport starts at about €460.

Galway to Limerick and the Cliffs of Moher

Citylink 251 links Galway with Limerick and Cork Airport. The Cliffs of Moher, up to 214 m high, are a popular day trip, and many local firms offer private tours along the Wild Atlantic Way.