🚌 Bus from Dublin to Galway
3 direct routes · about 145 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 23:59 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 761 | Citylink | ~145 min | 16 | 06:45 | 23:59 | Crampton Quay |
| 763 | Citylink | ~200 min | 8 | 07:00 | 22:00 | Crampton Quay |
| 660 | Citylink | ~145 min | 1 | 18:45 | 18:45 | Crampton Quay |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Galway?
Around 145 minutes on the 761, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 761) leaves around 06:45 and the last around 23:59. Check the route timetable 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.