Bus from Dublin to Galway
3 direct routes · 145–200 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 23:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Galway as of 13:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 761 | Citylink | ~145 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 06:45 | 23:59 | Crampton Quay | ATU Galway | — |
| 763 | Citylink | ~200 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 07:00 | 22:00 | Crampton Quay | ATU Galway | Palmerstown, Lucan, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Loughrea & Oranmore |
| 660 | Citylink | ~145 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:45 | 18:45 | Crampton Quay | ATU Galway | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 761 bus, 763 bus or 660 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Galway?
3 routes run directly from Dublin to Galway: the 761 (Citylink), the 763 (Citylink), the 660 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 761, 16 times each weekday — board at Crampton Quay and get off at ATU Galway, about 145 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Galway?
Between 145 minutes on the 761 and 200 on the 763, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 23:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin 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.