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Trip Overview

The average bus between Buncrana and Galway takes 11h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Buncrana to Galway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 33m
Duration
295 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Buncrana to Galway bus times

Buses run twice daily between Buncrana and Galway. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buncrana is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Galway at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimBus Feda Teoranta8h 5m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimBus Feda Teoranta16h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    McGonagle Bus and Coach HireBus Feda Teoranta7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimBus Feda Teoranta16h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    McGonagle Bus and Coach HireBus Feda Teoranta7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimBus Feda Teoranta16h 55m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    McGonagle Bus and Coach HireBus Feda Teoranta7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimBus Feda Teoranta16h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    McGonagle Bus and Coach HireBus Feda Teoranta7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimBus Feda Teoranta16h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    McGonagle Bus and Coach HireBus Feda Teoranta5h 55m • 1 change
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    McGonagle Bus and Coach HireBus Feda Teoranta7h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimBus Feda Teoranta16h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    McGonagle Bus and Coach HireBus Feda Teoranta10h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buncrana to Galway? 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.

Map of how to get from Buncrana to Galway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Buncrana, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Cockhill Rd to Eyre Square via Letterkenny Bus in around 6h.

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