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.
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.

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3h 8m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn station and arriving at Parkgate St station via Parkgate St station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Galway to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
The distance between Galway and Rathcoole is 171.7 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m.