LOCAL LINK YOUR LOCAL BUS SERVICE As a result of Covid-19 , TFI Local Link Galway services have reduced capacity. To ensure availability, customers should pre-book travel by calling 091 842384 . TFI Local Link Galway The local public transport bus service that provides better links between rural transport and national bus and rail services, serving the communities of County Galway. ​ TFI Local Link bus services connect communities throughout rural Ireland as part of the TFI Public Transport Network. ​ TFI Local Link bus services are affordable and available for anyone wishing to travel to or from their local town or village. TFI Local Link operate two different types of service; Regular Rural Bus Services and Door-to-Door Bus Services. ​ Services do not operate on Public Holidays . CLICK HERE FOR TIMETABLES Information correct at time of post: July 2021 RECENT POSTS Sep 9 Onboard capacity has returned to full capacity. Travel during COVID-19 ​ Public transport services are currently running a full schedule of services. Onboard capacity has returned to... Aug 11 The new 706X Galway/Dublin coach service. The706x, operated by Aircoach between Galway and Dublin airport, has been launched recently. The company operates ten services a day,... Jul 27 Making a difference in rural Ireland Connecting Ireland is the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) plan to increase public transport connectivity between cities and towns... Jul 19 Passenger Capacity on Public Transport to Increase to 75% As Covid-19 restrictions on public transport are gradually eased, from Monday 19th July the capacity on our buses trams and trains will... More

TIMETABLES With over 60 services a week including demand responsive and Door to Door. Covering the entire County Galway region Local Link Galway is your Local Bus Service. ​ Services do not operate on Public Holidays . ​ Reset Select Area... arrow&v Select Day... arrow&v No available routes found Routes Abbeyknockmoy to Tuam An Cheathrú Rua/Ros a Mhíl Athenry to Loughrea Ballinasloe Town Ballymacward to Ballinasloe Bunnahown/Cashel/Recess Caltra to Ballinasloe Cappataggle to Ballinasloe Carna/Casla Carna/Cill Chiaráin Cashel Clifden Ceantar Rosmuc Clarinbridge to Galway Cleggan/Streamstown Corrandulla/Annaghdown Creggs/Glinsk to Roscommon/Castlerea Derryrush/Rosmuc Dunmore to Tuam Glenamaddy Area Gort to Loughrea - Route 934 Headford Area to Headford Headford Area to Tuam Headford to Galway Kilchreest to Galway Kilchreest to Loughrea Kilkerrin/Clonbern to Roscommon Killererin/Barnaderg Killimor to Ballinasloe Loughrea to Ballinasloe - Route 548 Loughrea to Gort Fridays Maree to Oranmore Maree/Oranmore to Galway Mountbellew to Galway Mullagh to Loughrea Newbridge/Ballygar to Roscommon Oranmore Area Portumna & Surrounding Area Portumna to Athlone Portumna to Ballinasloe - Route 547 Portumna to Ballinasloe Saturdays Portumna to Loughrea Portumna to Loughrea Saturdays Roscahill/Moycullen Rosmuc/Lettermore/Casla Roundstone/Ballyconneely Shenaphaistín/Oughterard Spiddal/Boluisce Tuam Area Williamstown/Ballymoe to Roscommon Woodford to Galway Woodford to Loughrea Woodford to Portumna

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Travel during COVID-19 ​ Public transport services are currently running a full schedule of services. Onboard capacity has returned to full capacity. Face coverings must be worn on public transport.* Operators have an enhanced daily cleaning regime on their fleet, including, the sanitising of frequently touched surfaces onboard. It is recommended you travel off-peak if you can, to avoid large crowds. Those who can get to their destination by walking or cycling are encouraged to do so. Please continue to comply with signage onboard vehicles, and to leave windows open where possible. Be mindful of the more vulnerable customer whose need for a seat may be greater than yours. Taxis and hackneys continue to be widely available in all parts of the country and are a very convenient transport mode. Please do not use public transport if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of COVID-19. ​ *Find more about face coverings on public transport, including reasonable excuses considered for not being able to wear them, on our Face Covering on Public Transport page For the most reliable, up-to-date information on face coverings, please visit HSE advice and Gov.ie face covering guidance.

The706x, operated by Aircoach between Galway and Dublin airport, has been launched recently. The company operates ten services a day, Monday through Sunday, between Galway City and Dublin City / Dublin Airport. 2 coaches each day will stop at Galway Coach Station, GMIT, Athlone and Athlone-IT and Dublin Airport only 2 coaches each day will stop at the same places, plus Dublin city-centre 4 coaches will also stop at Portincula Hospital (Ballinasloe), Maynooth and Dublin city. It is possible to pre-book tickets two hours before a journey. Tickets can be purchased from the driver on a walk-up basis, but this is not recommended as of yet due to Covid-19 restrictions. In effect, this service replaces Bus Éireann Expressway route x20. All arrivals and departures from Galway City will take place from the private Coach Station. Fares start from €15 for an adult single Galway to Dublin city The full timetable is now available on their website.

Connecting Ireland is the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) plan to increase public transport connectivity between cities and towns and their surrounding villages and rural areas. The plan will include increasing the number of services, increasing capacity and making bus transport more valuable to more people in Ireland. Local Link are part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) network. Read more about the new plans below. Read more: https://www.eolasmagazine.ie/nta-making-a-difference-in-rural-ireland/