The average bus between University College Dublin and Galway takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from University College Dublin 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.
Buses run every 30 minutes between University College Dublin and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from University College Dublin is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Galway at 2:45 AM. All services require a transfer at UCD Stillorgan Rd and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from University College Dublin to Galway. However, there are services departing from University College Dublin station and arriving at Galway station via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
University College Dublin to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Crampton Quay station.
University College Dublin to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
The distance between University College Dublin and Galway is 188.2 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m.