The information below is for 2015/16 only.
See Christmas bus announcements for this year's information.
See Regional and National Bus Services for Galway, Christmas and New Year 2015 for bus services outside the Galway City area.
Bus Company Announcements
This is based on information published by the bus etc companies, and is subject to change.
Always check with the company to confirm the services you want to use.
Always check with the company to confirm the services you want to use.
Christmas timetable announcements from public transport companies in Galway:
Burkes -- Bus Éireann -- Bus Feda -- BusLink -- City Direct -- CityLink / Eireagle -- GoBus -- Healy Bus
Irish Rail: Christmas trains and New Year trains
Irish Rail: Christmas trains and New Year trains
Christmas and New Year Galway City Services
This information is for the Galway area only. Changes in other areas are not included.
See City Bus Details and Regional Bus Details for normal timetables and route maps
| Day / Date | Bus Éireann city buses | City Direct city buses | Irish rail services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until Mon 21 Dec | Normal service | to be advised | Normal service |
| Tues 22-Dec | Normal service | to be advised | Normal service |
| Wed 23-Dec | Normal service | to be advised | Normal service |
| Thurs 24-Dec | Normal day time service until the evening: Last bus from Eyre Square between 7:15 - 8pm | to be advised. In 2014 the last bus from Eyre Square route 412 at 6:15pm | Normal day service. Some evening cancellations Last Dublin to Galway train at 7:35pm. Last Galway to Dublin train at 7:20pm. |
| Fri 25-Dec | No service | to be advised | No service |
| Sat 26-Dec | Route 401: 40 minute service from 11:20 am - 7:20pm. Route 409: 30 minute service from 11am - 7pm. All other routes, no service. | to be advised | No service |
| Sun 27-Dec | Normal Sunday service | to be advised | Normal service, except some early-morning cancellations |
| Mon 28-Dec | Normal Monday service | to be advised | Normal service, with some cancellations |
| Tues 29-Dec | Normal weekday service | to be advised. In 2014 ran a Saturday service plus 7am bus from Cappagh Rd | Normal service |
| Wed 30-Dec | Normal weekday service | to be advised. In 2014 ran a Saturday service plus 7am bus from Cappagh Rd | Normal service |
| Thurs 31-Dec | Last bus leaves Eyre Square between 8:15 and 9:20pm | to be advised. In 2014 ran a Saturday service plus 7am bus from Cappagh Rd | Normal day service. Some evening cancellations. Last Dublin to Galway service 7:35pm. Last Galway to Dublin train 7:20pm. |
| Fri 01-Jan | Normal Sunday service | to be advised | Normal Friday service, with some morning and evening cancellations |
| Sat 02-Jan | Normal Saturday service | to be advised. In 2014 ran a Saturday service plus 7am bus from Cappagh Rd | Normal Saturday service |
| From Sun 3 Jan | Normal service | to be advised | Normal service |
See Regional and National Bus Services for Galway, Christmas and New Year 2015 for bus services outside the City area.