Bus from Galway to Limerick
2 direct routes · 80–145 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 20:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Limerick as of 06:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Bus Éireann | ~145 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 07:10 | 20:10 | ATU Galway | Limerick Colbert | Oranmore, Gort, Ennis & Shannon |
| 251 | Citylink | ~80 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 08:40 | 19:40 | ATU Galway | Henry Street | — |
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 51 bus or 251 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Galway to Limerick?
2 routes run directly from Galway to Limerick: the 51 (Bus Éireann), the 251 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 51, 14 times each weekday — board at ATU Galway and get off at Limerick Colbert, about 145 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Galway to Limerick?
Between 80 minutes on the 251 and 145 on the 51, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Oranmore, Gort, Ennis, Shannon on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Galway to Limerick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 20:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galway to Limerick?
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.