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Dublin to Galway & Vice versa Chauffeured Car Transfer
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Whether you’re heading west from your hotel or stepping off a flight at Dublin Airport, your chauffeur meets you and handles the luggage straight away. You settle into a comfortable private vehicle for the drive to County Galway - or back east to Dublin, depending on which direction you’re travelling.
The journey takes roughly two to three hours through the Irish midlands. There’s no navigating airports, train stations, or connections along the way. All fees and taxes are included, and you travel with WiFi and bottled water throughout. This is a private transfer - just your group, no other passengers.
Galway city is one of the most walkable cities in Ireland. The main area of interest is compact and easily covered on foot - Shop Street, Quay Street, and the Latin Quarter are all within a few minutes of each other, and the Claddagh and the Long Walk along the Corrib give you a sense of the older, quieter side of the city. Spanish Arch, at the edge of the medieval city walls, is right beside the river and worth a pause.
The city has a strong live music tradition, particularly in the pubs around Quay Street and Dominick Street. Monroe’s Tavern and Tig Coili are both well-regarded spots for traditional sessions. If you’re arriving in the evening, there’s a good chance you’ll hear live music within five minutes of leaving your accommodation.
Galway is a natural base for the west of Ireland. The Aran Islands are accessible by ferry from Rossaveel, about 40 minutes from the city. Connemara, with its mountains, bogs, and lake-filled landscape, starts just west of the city and can fill several days. The Cliffs of Moher are about an hour south, across the county border into Clare.
If you’re travelling from Galway back to Dublin, morning departures tend to avoid the worst of the traffic around the M6. The road itself is mostly motorway and straightforward, but Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons can add time to the journey depending on the time of year.