Bus Waterford to Galway: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Waterford to Galway

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Waterford to Galway from various bus operators like Expressway for the next days.

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$23

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Monday

$23

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Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	7h 5m	8:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	3:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Expressway	6h 5m	10:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Expressway	5h 5m	10:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	3:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Expressway	5h 55m	10:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	4:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Expressway	7h 40m	9:05 AM	Waterford	Parnell Street	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Street, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	6h 5m	10:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Expressway	7h 40m	9:05 AM	Waterford	Parnell Street	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Street, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Expressway	8h 40m	2:05 PM	Waterford	Parnell Street	10:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Street, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 2:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Expressway	7h 40m	3:05 PM	Waterford	Parnell Street	10:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Street, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 3:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Expressway	7h 30m	9:05 AM	Waterford	Parnell Street	4:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Street, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 9:05:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	7h 5m	8:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	3:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Expressway	6h 5m	10:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Expressway	5h 5m	10:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	3:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Expressway	7h 40m	9:05 AM	Waterford	Parnell Street	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Street, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 9:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Expressway	7h 30m	9:05 AM	Waterford	Parnell Street	4:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Parnell Street, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 9:05:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	7h 5m	8:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	3:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Expressway	6h 5m	10:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	4:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Expressway	5h 5m	10:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	3:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Expressway	6h 55m	8:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	3:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 8:40:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Expressway	4h 55m	10:40 AM	Waterford	Merchants Quay	3:35 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Expressway goes from Merchants Quay, Waterford (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Waterford to Galway is $23 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Waterford and Galway

See here how frequent the connections between Waterford and Galway are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 402 daily buses from Waterford to Galway. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 117 daily coaches between Waterford and Galway.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 399 buses from Waterford to Galway, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Waterford and Galway, with 388 offers.

Facts about the bus from Waterford to Galway

Compare all providers like Expressway that travel 196 times every day by bus from Waterford to Galway in one click! Book your bus ticket from Waterford to Galway starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Latest Bus	4:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	196 Ø
Distance	106.8 miles
Bus Companies	Expressway

Cheapest bus connections from Waterford to Galway

Every day, 196 buses from 1 bus companies leave Waterford for Galway: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$23

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$23

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$23

Thursday 12/11

$23

Friday 12/12

$23

Saturday 12/13

$23

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Waterford to Galway

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Waterford to Galway, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $23, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Waterford to Galway. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Waterford to Galway, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Waterford to Galway

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Waterford to Galway in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Waterford to Galway, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Waterford to Galway are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Waterford to Galway

These are the most booked bus companies between Waterford to Galway from our users.

Expressway from Waterford to Galway

Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Waterford to Galway:

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Last Bus	4:40 PM
Daily Connections	196 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Waterford and Galway

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Waterford and Galway.

Institute of Technology

Ferrybank Shopping Centre

Parnell Street

Whitfield Clinic Cork Road

Dooleys Hotel

Central Bus Station

Station Rd

Old Dublin Road Station

Old Dublin Rd

NUIG

Eyre Square

Spanish Arch, Stop 522011

Service and Comfort on the bus from Waterford to Galway

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Waterford to Galway? Or which bus companies serve the route Waterford to Galway? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Waterford to Galway bus

How much does a Waterford Galway bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 7h 5m to reach Galway. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Waterford to Galway?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $63. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Galway.

On average, how many connections are available from Waterford to Galway each day?

Every day, the Waterford to Galway bus route is served by approximately 196 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Waterford to Galway take?

The fastest bus from Waterford to Galway is offered by Expressway and takes 4h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Waterford to Galway?

The earliest bus arriving in Galway from Waterford starts at 7:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Waterford to Galway?

The latest bus trip departing from Waterford for Galway starts at 4:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Waterford Galway route?

When traveling by bus from Waterford to Galway, passengers can travel with Expressway. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Waterford and Galway?

You can check all the direct connections between Waterford and Galway by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway.

What can I take with me on the Waterford to Galway bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Waterford Galway bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Waterford Galway bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Waterford to Galway on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Waterford to Galway

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Waterford and to Galway

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Waterford and to Galway. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!