The annual Christmas Park and Ride Service will run from Galway Racecourse to the city centre from Friday 8 December until Christmas Eve, Galway City Council has announced.
Buses will run every 15 minutes in both directions Monday to Saturday from 9.30 am to 9.15 pm. On Sundays, the service will run every 15 minutes from 11.00am to 7.00pm and every 30 minutes from 7.00 pm to 9.15pm.
Fares are €1 per person each-way, and children and pensioners travel for free. All-day parking at the racecourse is included in the bus fare.
Senior Executive Engineer with Galway City Council, Brendan Gallagher, said that the Christmas Park and Ride aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Galway City in the run-up to the busy Christmas period.
He said it allows those shopping, eating out or visiting venues and events to enjoy a stress-free, reliable way to travel to and from the city.
“This is the 16th year of Galway City Council providing the service and I would encourage prospective visitors to Galway to avail of this easier alternative to bringing the car into the city centre this December,” said Mr Gallagher.
“A special thank you to the Galway Coach Station, Galway Racecourse and Callinan Coaches for partnering with Galway City Council to deliver the service.”
As in previous years, the Christmas Park and Ride service will operate in conjunction with other sustainable transport promotions, with Irish Rail offering free parking at Athenry, Oranmore, Craughwell, Ardrahan and Gort, including their current 20% reduction off all fares and a €6 Day Return fare from Oranmore to Galway, commencing on Friday 8 December.
More information on the Christmas Park and Ride service can be found on the Park and Ride webpage.
