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Galway to Rathcoole buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Galway and Rathcoole takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway to Rathcoole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 10m
Duration
222 km
Distance
€26
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Galway to Rathcoole bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Galway and Rathcoole. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Rathcoole at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate St and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 26m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 11m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 3m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 3m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 2m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 3m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 3m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 2m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland2h 58m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 1m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 5m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 30m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 32m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 1m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 3m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 3m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 2m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 3m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 3m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 2m • 1 change
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    CitylinkGo-Ahead Ireland3h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galway to Rathcoole? 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.

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  • Distance: 222.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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