Bus from Galway to Tuam
7 direct routes · 25–93 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 21:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tuam as of 06:23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 427 | Burkesbus | ~37 min | 23 | Sat 14 · Sun 10 | 07:52 | 21:12 | Wellpark RC | Gilmartin Road | — |
| 430 | Citylink | ~35 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:15 | 20:15 | ATU Galway | Tuam Holy Cross Col | — |
| 64 | Bus Éireann | ~32 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 6 | 06:00 | 18:10 | Galway Ceannt | Tuam Vicar St | — |
| 438 | TFI Local Link Galway | ~93 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:00 | 18:15 | Galway Cathedral | Tuam Vicar St | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 964, NG05, 429
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 964 | Bus Feda | ~25 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 09:00 | 16:00 | Galway Cathdrl | Tuam High Street | — |
| NG05 | Westlink Coaches | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:15 | 13:15 | ATU Galway | Tuam Vicar St | — |
| 429 | Bus Éireann | ~53 min | 1 | Tuesday to Saturday only | 17:45 | 17:45 | Galway Ceannt | Tuam Vicar St | — |
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 427 bus, 430 bus, 64 bus, 438 bus, 964 bus or 429 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Galway to Tuam?
7 routes run directly from Galway to Tuam: the 427 (Burkesbus), the 430 (Citylink), the 64 (Bus Éireann), the 438 (TFI Local Link Galway), the 964 (Bus Feda), the NG05 (Westlink Coaches), the 429 (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 427, 23 times each weekday — board at Wellpark RC and get off at Gilmartin Road, about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Galway to Tuam?
Between 25 minutes on the 964 and 93 on the 438, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Galway to Tuam?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 21:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galway to Tuam?
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.