🚌 Bus from Castlebar to Galway
2 direct routes · about 110 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 20:05 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430 | Citylink | ~110 min | 8 | 06:10 | 20:05 | Castlebar |
| 456 | Bus Éireann | ~106 min | 5 | 06:00 | 18:00 | Castlebar |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castlebar on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castlebar to Galway?
2 routes run directly from Castlebar to Galway: the 430 (Citylink), the 456 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Castlebar to Galway?
Around 110 minutes on the 430, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlebar to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 430) leaves around 06:10 and the last around 20:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlebar to Galway?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.