The average bus between Belfast and Oughterard takes 7h 6m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Oughterard. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Belfast and Oughterard. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Oughterard at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Belfast to Oughterard? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Oughterard. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Galway Coach Stn station via Terminal 1 Zone 1 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Belfast to Oughterard bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Oughterard bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
The distance between Belfast and Oughterard is 257.2 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Oughterard via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 11, and Galway Coach Stn in around 6h 43m.