The average bus between Galway and Waterville takes 8h 28m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway to Waterville. 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 Waterville. 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 Waterville at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Henry Street and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galway to Waterville? 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 Waterville. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Waterville station via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Galway to Waterville bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Waterville bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Waterville station.
The distance between Galway and Waterville is 177.7 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Waterville via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 11m.