🚌 Bus from Galway to Castlebar
2 direct routes · about 113 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 20:00 (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 | ~113 min | 8 | 06:00 | 20:00 | Galway Cathdrl |
| 456 | Bus Éireann | ~130 min | 5 | 09:15 | 21:15 | Galway Ceannt |
Times are for the first boarding point in Galway 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 Galway to Castlebar?
2 routes run directly from Galway to Castlebar: the 430 (Citylink), the 456 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Galway to Castlebar?
Around 113 minutes on the 430, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Galway to Castlebar?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 430) leaves around 06:00 and the last around 20:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galway to Castlebar?
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.