The average bus between Galway and New Ross takes 8h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway to New Ross. 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 4 hours between Galway and New Ross. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:05 PM which arrives into New Ross at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Colbert and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Galway to New Ross? 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 Galway to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at New Ross station via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Galway to New Ross bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Galway Ceannt station.
Galway to New Ross bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
The distance between Galway and New Ross is 171.8 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Ceannt to New Ross via Limerick Colbert, Waterford Bus Stn, and The Clock Tower in around 7h 6m.