Bus from Galway to Dublin
3 direct routes · 150–215 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 01:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dublin as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Galway, 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 | ~150 min | 13 | Sat 14 · Sun 15 | 05:15 | 19:15 | Galway Coach Stn | Bachelors Walk | — |
| 763 | Citylink | ~215 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 05:05 | 01:05 | ATU Galway | Bachelors Walk | Oranmore, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athlone, Lucan & Palmerstown |
| 660 | Citylink | ~150 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:15 | 14:15 | Galway Coach Stn | Bachelors Walk | — |
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.
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 Galway to Dublin?
3 routes run directly from Galway to Dublin: the 761 (Citylink), the 763 (Citylink), the 660 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 761, 13 times each weekday — board at Galway Coach Stn and get off at Bachelors Walk, about 150 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Galway to Dublin?
Between 150 minutes on the 761 and 215 on the 763, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Galway to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 01:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galway to Dublin?
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.