Location

NUI Galway is located in Galway city on the West Coast of Ireland. View NUI Galway on a map here.

Travelling to Ireland

There are daily direct flights to Ireland from a wide range of cities in the UK, Europe and the US. Airports include:

Ireland is also accessible via ferry from the UK.

Getting to Galway

Galway city is served by an extensive public transport service from Dublin, Shannon and Knock airports, including the following public transport options:

 

From Shannon:

 

  • Bus Éireann provides a direct service from Knock airport to Galway. Travel time is approximately 2 hours.

From Dublin:

  • Regular direct transfers from Dublin Airport operated by Bus ÉireannGo Bus and Citylink, with fully air-conditioned coaches and free Wi-Fi. Travel time is approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes.
  • Irish Rail offers a direct transfer from Dublin City. Travel time is 2 hours, 10 minutes (Note: Irish Rail does not provide a service from Dublin airport)

From Knock:

  • Bus Éireann provides a direct service from Knock airport to Galway. Travel time is approximately 2 hours.

Campus Entrances and Car Parking

Click here for a guide to NUI Galway campus entrances and parking.

Bikeshare

Click here for information.

Campus Maps