Galway is situated on the West Coast of Ireland and
may be easily reached by air, ferry, train, bus or car or a combination of
these.
There are regular rail connections from Dublin to Galway, and bus connections
from all Irish cities and towns. Our local airport
Galway offers connections
to many of the major British Airports. The Airport is 7kms from the NUI Galway
campus. Taxis typically cost €25.
Alternatively, there are a number of other access points, including Dublin
Airport and Shannon Airport.
From Dublin or Shannon airports,
one may hire a car or take a bus to Galway (express services of Citylink and GoBus are the most suitable); travel time
is 2.5 hours and 1.5 hours respectively. Buses terminate at the new Coach
Station in Galway city. From there, take a cab to your hotel. There is a
taxi rank just outside the coach station, and more taxis at the top of Eyre
Square.
Further information is available
here.
NUI Galway has a number of
pay-and-display
parking places for visitors. Cars parked in other spaces on the NUI Galway
campus and not displaying a valid parking permit will be clamped.
Please contact the organizers if you need a parking permit (free
of charge) to park on NUIG campus.
Galway is situated in the heart of the West of Ireland,
and the county is a popular tourist destination for travellers from all
over the world. Its unforgettable landscape features national parks, a unique
fjord, and saved authentic Celtic settlements. Galway city's vibrant pub
life and cultural scene are a constant attraction. Visitors may also wish
to take advantage of Galway's outdoors, as opportunities for walking, cycling,
fishing, boating and golfing abound. Tourist services are plentiful and excellent.
For further information please see
here or
here.