Day trips from Galway
5 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Galway, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
40 km01 · Nature spotCliffs of MoherSheer cliffs rising more than 200 metres above the Atlantic.
You'll want a car. Buses run from Galway.
70 km02 · Nature spotConnemara (Clifden)Wild bogs, mountains and lakes, with Kylemore Abbey on a lakeshore.
Buses run from Galway to Clifden, about 2 hours. Easiest by car.
140 km03 · Nature spotKillarney National ParkLakes, waterfalls and mountains right next to the town.
Trains run from Dublin with a change, about 3.5 hours.
140 km04 · Hidden townKilkennyA medieval city with a castle, a cathedral and lively pubs.
Trains from Dublin take about 1.5 hours. The centre is walkable.
150 km05 · Hidden townDingleA colourful harbour town at the start of a wild Atlantic peninsula.
Buses run from Tralee, about an hour. Easiest by car.Questions
Day trips from Galway: good to know
What are the best day trips from Galway?
Our favourite hidden places near Galway are Cliffs of Moher (40 km), Connemara (70 km), Killarney National Park (140 km) and Kilkenny (140 km). All 5 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Galway?
All of them are within about 150 km of Galway in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.