The average bus between Galway and Derry-Londonderry takes 7h 24m 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.
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 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Derry-Londonderry. However, there are services departing from Galway Cathdrl station and arriving at Letterkenny Bus station via Letterkenny Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Galway to Derry-Londonderry bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, depart from Galway Cathdrl station.
Galway to Derry-Londonderry bus services, operated by Bus Feda Teoranta, arrive at Letterkenny Bus station.
The distance between Galway and Derry-Londonderry is 222.3 km. The road distance is 263 km.
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.
