Galway to Rathnew Buses

Galway to Rathnew buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Galway and Rathnew takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway to Rathnew. 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 54m
Duration: 255 km
Distance: €40
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761
Take the bus from South Townsend St to Rathnewbus 133

4h 28m

€33–47

Galway to Rathnew bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Galway and Rathnew. 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 Rathnew at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 PM → 10:28 PM
3h 43m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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