Drive from Dublin to Galway area
 

Hello -<BR>Has anyone driven from Dublin to Galway? Is it a reasonable drive, factoring in traffic, to do in one morning or afternoon? <BR>Thank you!!<BR>Kara

The drive to Dublin to Galway would take more than a morning or an afternoon - one way. Although the roads are "Ireland Style" two laners, you will not make the mileage that you would expect. Remember, travel in Ireland is almost double that of the states. Not that it is not fun (it is), it just takes longer so relax and enjoy it. Two hundred miles in the states would take about 3 to 4 hours, depending on the weight of your foot and your luck. In Ireland, you are looking at six (or plus) hours, especially if you are not used to driving on the left side of the road from the right side of the car. Also, few highways in Ireland by-pass towns.

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I just did it. 3 1/2 to 4 hours. And, I am not used to driving on the left. And I agree about the traffic. It all depends on how many farmers are on the road with their tractors. I can't tell you how many poop spreaders I followed.<BR>The traffic on N72 moves right along. Then you see "TRAFFIC CALMING" and you are comming to a town. The highways don't by-pass. <BR>Don't be afraid to do it. We drove all the way out to the end of Connemara and stayed at Clifden, Abbyglenn Castle. It was the nicest place we stayed on our entire trip and it didn't cost all that much. Wonderful people.<BR>Have a great trip.<BR>Dave

Message: We did this drive a couple years ago and stopped at Clonmacnoise, a medieval monastery about midway. It's on the Shannon and hauntingly beautiful. I think it's the largest of the Celtic monastic settlements.<BR><BR>

I did the drive from Galway to Dublin, very reasonable drive. We left Galway in the morning and had lunch in Dublin. Traffic wasn't bad until you get to Dublin (so you'll have the opposite). Dublin traffic is pretty bad these days I hear.<BR><BR>The roads were good on that route.

Thanks for your replies - all were helpful. I will take extra time. We leave in 8 weeks and while excited, I also want to be sure the trip is all "mapped out."