How far is Galway from airport?

The airport is located 6 km (3.7 mi) by road from Galway city centre.



Galway City does not have its own active commercial airport; the historic Galway Airport (GWY) is located just 10 kilometers (6 miles) east in Carnmore but currently handles only private and flight school traffic. For commercial travel in 2026, the nearest major gateway is Shannon Airport (SNN), located approximately 85 kilometers (53 miles) south of Galway. The journey from Shannon to Galway typically takes 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes via the M18 motorway. Another frequently used option is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), which is about 90 kilometers (56 miles) north, taking roughly 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Many international travelers also fly into Dublin Airport (DUB), which is 215 kilometers (134 miles) away. While further, Dublin offers the most frequent direct bus services (like Citylink or Eirebus), which take about 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the Galway Coach Station, making it a viable and often cheaper alternative for long-haul visitors.

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You can choose to fly into any of the four airports at Dublin, Shannon, Knock or Cork and within an hour or two reach Galway, your final study destination. To get from the airport directly to Galway, you can take a bus, a train or a taxi. You can also choose to hire a car, which is remarkably affordable.

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Galway is well worth a visit, because its the most beautiful city in Ireland. Being the third largest city in the country, it has a medieval city centre with cobbled streets, lots of street music and a lively atmosphere. Its also the festival capital of Ireland.

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This coastal town is a charming mixture of historical landmarks and a modern atmosphere. Wandering down cobblestone streets with background music coming from every corner, it's easy to lose your heart to Galway. While many people only spend a day here, I do recommend a full two days in Galway.

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Galway might be Ireland's most charming city: compact, walkable and filled to the brim with independent shops and restaurants that walk the fine line between cool and kitsch.

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The best way to get around Galway is by foot. There are lots of tiny streets and pedestrian-only areas, so it's easy to get anywhere within the central business district on your own two feet. Another convenient, inexpensive option is the city's bike-share program.

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Or you can choose to travel with one of the several bus companies that cover that route, including CityLink, GoBus, and Aircoach. But the quickest and most comfortable way to travel between Dublin and Galway is to ride the train with Irish Rail from Dublin Heuston Station to Galway railway station.

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Despite being set on opposite sides of the country, Dublin is just 129 miles (208 km) from Galway. And because they're connected by a main highway, visiting the two cities on the same trip is quick and easy.

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Flying into Dublin Airport puts you in the nation's capital and allows for exploration of County Wicklow, County Kildare and County Meath, whereas Cork Airport provides excellent access to County Cork, County Kerry and County Limerick.

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Galway has 689 kilometers of coastline, all of which is part of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Galway is famous for being the festival capital of Ireland, hosting on average 122 festivals and events per year.

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For those of you who don't know, Dublin may be the capital of Ireland, but Galway is the Cultural Capital. That's right, Galway city is absolutely buzzing with everything that makes Ireland, Ireland! You'll find allllll the craic, the Irish language, Irish festivals and folklore.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galway and arriving at Dublin Heuston. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.

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