I need to travel from Oxford to Tully Cross. Should I fly? Is there a bus from Galway airport? Do I need to drive? If so, which ferry should I get?
Any help MOST appreciated
Flights from UK to Galway (Valid 1st June-21st July, 2011):
http://www.aerarann.com/travel_information/Timetable10-06-11.pdf
Galway to Tully Cross with Bus Eireann. Not much choice!
http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1274879182-416.pdf
Ferry Info here:
As far as I'm aware, there are no bus services to Tully Cross - the nearest location with a (very limited) service is Letterfrack which can be reached once daily from Galway Railway Station with a change of bus at Clifden. Details are on http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1277914360-419.pdf. Tully Cross is about 4 miles from Letterfrack.
I'd look at flying to Galway and hiring a car at the airport, as the best option - assuming that you can get from Oxford to Luton to catch a flight. Otherwise, and if you are OK with long drives, you could look at the ferry option- either via Rosslare or Dublin, depending on which UK ferryport is most convenient. Either way, it's quite a long drive once you arrive in Ireland. Dublin to Tully Cross is about 180 miles/ 4 hours and Rosslare to Tully Cross is about 230 miles/ 6 hours.
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