The average bus between Galway and Macroom takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway to Macroom. 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 Galway and Macroom. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Macroom at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork Andersn's Quay and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Macroom. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Macroom station via Cork Andersn's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Galway to Macroom bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Macroom bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Macroom station.
The distance between Galway and Macroom is 152.2 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Macroom via Cork Andersn's Quay and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 24m.