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Trip Overview

The average bus between Galway and Derry-Londonderry takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway to Derry-Londonderry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 58m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Galway to Derry-Londonderry bus times

Buses run twice daily between Galway and Derry-Londonderry. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Derry-Londonderry at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Letterkenny Bus and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 15m • 1 change
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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)13h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 45m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)11h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galway to Derry-Londonderry? 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 Galway to Derry-Londonderry.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 177.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

Bus Feda Teoranta operates a bus from Galway Cathdrl to Letterkenny Bus 3 times a day. Tickets cost £22–26 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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