The average bus between Galway and Thurles takes 7h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway to Thurles. 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 3 times a day between Galway and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Thurles at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Henry Street and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Galway to Thurles? 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 Thurles. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Thurles station via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Galway to Thurles bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Thurles bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Galway and Thurles is 105.8 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Thurles via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 13m.