Transport
Getting from A to B
While the public transport network in Galway is comparatively simple when coming from places like Dublin, it still takes some getting used to. Most of the time, you're going to be taking buses. many of these are ran by TFI, or Transport for Ireland - which is operated by Bus Eireann. Commuting into the city, however, will often have you getting buses operated by independent bus services like CityLink or GoBus.
The 409 is the bread and butter of most ATU Galway students.
Whether you're heading out to the Dublin Rd. campus, or the
more central Cluain Mhuire arts campus. It leaves around
every 10 minutes from Eyre Square, and runs out to Parkmore
Industral Estate.
Owning a TFI Leap Card can make getting around the city. All
TFI and Bus Eireann buses accept these NFC cards, and if you
apply for a Student Card you can get up to 32% off your bus
fare - this adds up quickly! You can easily sign up for a
Leap Card at
this link
Commuting into the city can be tricky - and there are no
shortage of routes you could be coming from. The best
resources for finding a bus that suits your commute are
below.
| Name | Reach | Leap Card? |
| TFI | Local | Yes |
| Citylink | Intercity | No |
| Expressway | Intercity | Some Routes |
| Iarnrod Eireann | Intercity | Yes |