Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Galway and Connacht, with day trips to Ennis.
Charter coach rental in Galway
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Galway, Connacht, Ireland.
Coach hire with driver in Galway
From a single coach transfer in Galway to a week-long bus tour across Ireland, we arrange charter coaches with drivers and handle the planning by email.
Coach routes from Galway often include Ennis (≈50 km), Shannon (≈65 km), Limerick (≈75 km) and Foynes (≈75 km), and transfers to Dublin (≈185 km). Multi-day bus tours can start or end in Galway.
Cruise shore excursion bus in Galway
Cruise lines call at Galway, and groups who prefer their own programme hire a private bus for the day. Tell us the ship, the arrival and all-aboard times and the passenger count; we quote a shore excursion coach or minibus from the cruise port. We also handle Galway cruise port transfers to and from Shannon Airport (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) for embarkation and disembarkation days.
Coach hire in Galway for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Galway, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Shannon Airport (SNN) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Galway through Ireland and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Galway
Coach hire near Galway
- Coach hire in Ennis ≈50 km
- Coach hire in Shannon ≈65 km
- Coach hire in Limerick ≈75 km
- Coach hire in Foynes ≈75 km
- Coach hire in Athlone ≈75 km
- Coach hire in Charlestown ≈80 km
- Coach hire in Tullamore ≈105 km
- Coach hire in An Muileann gCearr ≈115 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Galway?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Galway?
Yes. Coach day trips from Galway to Ennis, Shannon and Limerick are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Galway cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Galway.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Galway, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.