Bus to Galway

All about buses to Galway

Are you looking for a cheap bus to Galway? Compare all 2 bus companies to Galway and find out departure and arrival times, all 22 bus stations in Galway, travel times and of course the best prices for the 1224 daily buses to Galway.

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Country	Ireland
Bus Routes	1224
Bus Stations	22
Cheapest Trip	$12
Most popular Bus Companies

Cheap bus tickets to Galway

Expressway

4h 20m

0

12:25 PM

Cork
Parnell Place Bus Station

4:45 PM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$12

A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork (Ireland) at 12/15/2025 12:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/15/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Expressway

2h 20m

0

2:25 PM

Limerick
Bus Station

4:45 PM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$13

A Bus from Expressway goes from Bus Station, Limerick (Ireland) at 12/20/2025 2:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Irish Citylink

2h 30m

0

6:45 AM

Dublin
Crampton Quay

9:15 AM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$20

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/14/2025 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway

7h 5m

0

8:40 AM

Waterford
Merchants Quay

3:45 PM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$23

A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/15/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Irish Citylink

1h 20m

0

9:45 AM

Limerick
Henry Street

11:05 AM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$23

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Henry Street, Limerick (Ireland) at 12/20/2025 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Irish Citylink

1h 20m

0

9:45 AM

Limerick
Henry Street

11:05 AM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$24

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Henry Street, Limerick (Ireland) at 12/20/2025 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Irish Citylink

3h 0m

0

6:15 AM

Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport - Zone 11

9:15 AM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$25

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Dublin Airport - Zone 11, Dublin Airport (Ireland) at 12/14/2025 6:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Irish Citylink

3h 5m

0

1:00 PM

Cork
MacCurtain Street Bus Stop

4:05 PM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$28

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from MacCurtain Street Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/14/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/14/2025 4:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Irish Citylink

3h 0m

0

1:00 PM

Cork
Anderson's Quay Bus Stop

4:00 PM

Galway
Old Dublin Road Station

0

Basic

$29

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Anderson's Quay Bus Stop, Cork (Ireland) at 12/14/2025 1:00:00 PM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/14/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Expressway

7h 5m

0

7:40 AM

Waterford
Merchants Quay

2:45 PM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$30

A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/15/2025 7:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/15/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Irish Citylink

3h 35m

0

12:30 PM

Cork Airport
Cork Airport

4:05 PM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Basic

$31

A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Cork Airport, Cork Airport (Ireland) at 12/14/2025 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/14/2025 4:05:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Expressway

6h 5m

0

4:40 PM

Waterford
Merchants Quay

10:45 PM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$33

A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/15/2025 4:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Expressway

5h 5m

0

4:40 PM

Waterford
Merchants Quay

9:45 PM

Galway
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

$40

A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/15/2025 4:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/15/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Expressway

6h 55m

0

12:40 PM

Waterford
Merchants Quay

7:35 PM

Galway
Old Dublin Road Station

0

Economy

$42

A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/15/2025 12:40:00 PM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Galway over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Galway which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Galway.

Your route is not there? In the search bar, we have already filled Galway as your destination. You just have to enter your place of departure. However, if you want to take the bus from Galway, just click on the arrows to change the direction.

We have already set a default travel date. Generally, most people book 3-7 days in advance. If you want to check a specific date, simply select the corresponding day on the calendar to update your search.

Do you already know when you will return by bus from Galway? Then check the return trip straight away and simply select the appropriate date. Are you travelling to Galway with other people? Then indicate how many passengers are joining you and start your search. The search results can be sorted by price, departure and arrival time. They can also be filtered according to stops or companies. Customize everything according to your needs.

By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transportation, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Galway.

All bus stops in Galway

Central Bus Station

Station Rd

Old Dublin Road Station

Old Dublin Rd

The most beloved bus stations in Galway

FAQs about the bus route to Galway

Is there a direct bus to Galway?

Whether there is a direct bus route to Galway depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Galway. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Galway?

Depending on which provider you travel to Galway with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment and amenities does the bus to Galway have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Air-conditioning and Extra space, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Galway on your planned travel date.

Which bus stops are there in Galway?

There is a total of 22 bus stops in Galway. Most buses stop at Central Bus Station. Check out our map of Galway to find the bus stop that suits you best.

Which bus companies go to Galway?

There are 2 bus providers going to Galway: Expressway and Irish Citylink

How can I find the best bus-deals to Galway?

Find the best ticket deals to Galway easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing buses to Galway?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Galway. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Galway, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Galway?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 1224 daily connections from 2 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Galway. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Galway?

Matching 2 operators arriving at 22 stations in Galway, resulting in 1224 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real-time - within milliseconds.

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Cities near Galway

Cities in and around Galway, such as Limerick, Ennis and Athlone, are also served by national and international buses. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Find routes that connect Galway with Shannon, Ballinasloe, Westport and many other places via public transportation or city buses. In addition, we also show you airport shuttles to and from nearby airports, such as Shannon Airport. Where schedules are available, we will also show other modes of transportation in the local network.