🇮🇪 Complete Arrival Guide: University of Galway

1 ✈️ Arrival at Dublin Airport

• Follow signs to Immigration / Passport Control
• Join the Non-EU/International queue
• Be ready to answer questions like: "Why are you coming to Ireland?" – To study at University of Galway

2 🛄 Baggage & Customs

• Proceed to baggage claim (check your flight’s belt number)
• Collect all your luggage
• Exit through Green Channel in Customs if you have nothing to declare

3 🚪 Reach Bus Pickup Area – Zone 13

• Follow signs for Coach Park / Zone 13
• 5–10 minute walk with clear signage
• Use a trolley if luggage is heavy

4 🚌 Take a Direct Bus to Galway

Three major operators:

Operator	Price	Duration	Features
🔵 Citylink (citylink.ie)	€19–€23	2.5–3 hrs	Wi-Fi, charging ports, recliner seats
🟢 GoBus (gobus.ie)	€19–€23	~2.5 hrs	Non-stop, Wi-Fi, USB charging
🔴 Expressway (expressway.ie)	€18–€24	3–3.5 hrs	Wi-Fi, charging, more stops

5 🏥 Arrive at Galway Coach Station

• All buses stop at Galway Coach Station, Fairgreen Road
• Walk/taxi to Eyre Square, hostels, or campus

6 🏠 Reach Your Accommodation

• 🚕 Taxi: €8–€15
• 🚌 City bus (Bus Éireann or LocalLink)
• 📍 Use Google Maps for route/walking time

7 🏫 Go to University of Galway

• 📍 Address: University Road, Galway, H91 TK33
• Visit for registration, orientation
• Collect your Student ID
• Finalize academic formalities