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Trip Overview

The average bus between Northern Ireland and Galway takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Northern Ireland to Galway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration
376 km
Distance
€47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Northern Ireland to Galway bus times

Buses run hourly between Northern Ireland and Galway. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Galway at 2:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport T2 and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Dublin ExpressCitylink5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Dublin ExpressCitylink5h 55m • 1 change
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    Dublin ExpressCitylink4h 55m • 1 change
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    TranslinkCitylink5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Dublin ExpressCitylink5h 55m • 1 change
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    Dublin ExpressCitylink4h 55m • 1 change
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    TranslinkCitylink5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Dublin ExpressCitylink5h 55m • 1 change
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    Dublin ExpressCitylink4h 55m • 1 change
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    TranslinkCitylink5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Dublin ExpressCitylink5h 55m • 1 change
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    Dublin ExpressCitylink4h 55m • 1 change
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    TranslinkCitylink5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Dublin ExpressCitylink5h 55m • 1 change
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    Dublin ExpressCitylink4h 55m • 1 change
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    TranslinkCitylink5h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northern Ireland to Galway? 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.

Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Galway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 375.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Galway Coach Stn via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 11 in around 5h 45m.

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