DUB · Dublin Airport → Galway
Transfer from Dublin Airport to Galway
Pre-book a fixed-price private transfer from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway. The route is approximately 213 km and typically takes around 2 h 17 min depending on traffic. Current fares start from €467 per trip, with flight tracking, meet & greet and 60 minutes of airport waiting included.
Distance
Typical drive
From
Cancellation up to 24h
Route Facts — DUB to Galway
Distance, typical drive time and starting fare for your transfer from Dublin Airport to Galway.
Prices — Dublin Airport to Galway
Fixed price · no meter during the journey · final fare shown before booking.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort | up to 3 | 3 | €467 |
| First Class | up to 3 | 3 | €952 |
| Minivan | up to 7 | 7 | €530 |
| Business VAN | up to 6 | 6 | €1,047 |
Book with Confidence
The same booking guarantees apply to every transfer on this route.
Fixed pricing
Your confirmed transfer fare is shown before travel, with no meter running during the ride.
Real-time flight tracking
Your flight number helps the driver follow updated arrival information.
60-min airport waiting
Airport pickup includes 60 minutes of waiting according to the booking policy.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before pickup for a full refund under the displayed booking conditions.
Meet & greet
Your driver meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign and pickup details shared in advance.
Transfer from Dublin Airport to Galway — What to Expect
The private-transfer route from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway covers approximately 213 km and typically takes around 2 h 17 min, depending on traffic. Transferhood fares for this route currently start from €467.
Your airport pickup
Add your flight number when booking. Your driver follows updated flight information, meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign and waits for the included airport waiting period.
Your arrival at Galway
Your driver takes you directly to the address you select for Galway. Tolls, parking and airport fees are included in the fixed fare, which is locked at booking.
What happens if my flight to Dublin is delayed?
Enter your flight number when booking. Transferhood uses updated flight information for the airport pickup, and the included waiting-time policy applies after the relevant arrival point.
- ✓ Flight tracking
- ✓ Updated arrival monitoring
- ✓ 60-min airport waiting
- ✓ Driver details before pickup
Why add my flight number?
Your flight number links the booking to the actual flight rather than relying only on the scheduled time. It helps reduce manual coordination if the flight arrives early or late.
- Flight changes
- Arrival timing
- Driver readiness
- Less manual coordination
How to Get from Dublin Airport to Galway
Compare journey time, fare model, door-to-door convenience and flight-linked pickup for getting from Dublin Airport to Galway.
| Option | Typical journey | Fare model | Door-to-door | Flight-linked pickup | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | ~2 h 17 min by road, traffic dependent | From €467 · fixed before booking | Yes, where vehicle access is permitted | Yes | Luggage, families, groups, pre-booked arrival |
| Taxi | ~148 min (212.7 km) | up to EUR 390 (metered estimate; long-distance fares may be agreed in advance) | Yes, where vehicle access is permitted | No pre-assigned Transferhood driver | On-demand travel after arrival |
| TrainDublin Express 782 airport coach to Heuston + Irish Rail to Galway Ceannt | ~3 h 24 min-3 h 39 min (1 change)About every 2 hours | from EUR 9 (airport coach) + dynamic pricing (book online, Irish Rail) | No | No | Light luggage, city-centre trips |
| BusCitylink direct coach from Airport Zone 11 (routes 760/761) to Galway Coach Station | ~3 h 0 min (direct)Hourly | dynamic pricing (book online) | No | No | Budget travel to set stops |
Choosing Your Transfer for This Route
Pick the vehicle that fits your group, luggage and arrival time on this route.
Solo Travellers & Couples
Comfort supports up to 3 passengers with standard luggage and is the lowest-priced vehicle currently displayed for this route.
Up to 7 Passengers
Minivan is currently shown for groups of up to 7 passengers. Check the displayed luggage capacity before booking.
Child Seats
Request child-seat options during booking when they are available for the selected vehicle and route.
Extra or Bulky Luggage
Choose the vehicle based on both passenger count and luggage capacity shown in the booking flow.
Late-Night & Early-Morning Flights
Search the required pickup time and add your flight number so the airport pickup can use updated arrival information.
Galway to Dublin Airport
Add a return journey during booking when you also need transport back to Dublin Airport.
How to Book This Transfer
- 01
Enter your trip details
Dublin Airport is your pickup and Galway is your destination. Add your flight number.
- 02
Choose your vehicle class
Compare the available vehicles, passenger capacity, luggage capacity and fixed fare.
- 03
Add extras if needed
Request available extras such as child seats and add a return trip when required.
- 04
Confirm your booking
Complete the booking and receive the pickup information and driver details according to the booking flow.
Average booking time: 1 minute
Where Will My Driver Meet and Drop Me Off?
Pickup at Dublin Airport
Your Transferhood driver meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign. Driver contact details and pickup information are shared before the transfer.
- ✓Name-sign meet & greet
- ✓Flight-linked arrival monitoring
- ✓60-minute included airport waiting
Drop-off at Galway
Your driver takes you to the booked vehicle-accessible drop-off point at Galway. If the final address lies within a pedestrian-only section, the nearest accessible point is used.
- ✓Direct route from DUB
- ✓Approx. 213 km
- ✓Approx. 2 h 17 min drive, traffic dependent