🚌 Bus from Galway to Loughrea
4 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 09:00, last bus 21:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 920 | Healy Bus | ~47 min | 8 | 09:00 | 21:00 | University South |
| 763 | Citylink | ~35 min | 8 | 01:00 | 18:00 | Galway Coach Stn |
| 439 | TFI Local Link Galway | ~50 min | 3 | 19:25 | 23:25 | Galway Cathedral |
| 844 | Kearns Transport | ~40 min | 2 | 13:00 | 17:30 | Merchants Rd |
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 Loughrea?
4 routes run directly from Galway to Loughrea: the 920 (Healy Bus), the 763 (Citylink), the 439 (TFI Local Link Galway), the 844 (Kearns Transport).
How long does the bus take from Galway to Loughrea?
Around 47 minutes on the 920, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Galway to Loughrea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 920) leaves around 09:00 and the last around 21:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galway to Loughrea?
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.