The average bus between Galway and Ranelagh takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. There is a bus service every few hours from Galway to Ranelagh. 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 hourly between Galway and Ranelagh. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Galway is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Ranelagh at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate St and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 28m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

3h 19m • 1 change

3h 4m • 1 change

7h • 1 change

3h 15m • 1 change

3h 18m • 1 change

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5h 1m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

3h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Ranelagh. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Ranelagh station via Parkgate St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Galway to Ranelagh bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Ranelagh bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Oakley Road station.
The distance between Galway and Ranelagh is 185.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Oakley Road via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 3h 9m.