🚌 Bus from Galway to Tuam
7 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 20:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430 | Citylink | ~50 min | 8 | 06:00 | 20:00 | Galway Cathdrl |
| 429 | Bus Éireann | ~53 min | 3 | 17:45 | 17:45 | Galway Ceannt |
| 438 | TFI Local Link Galway | ~93 min | 3 | 09:00 | 18:15 | Galway Cathedral |
| 964 | Bus Feda | ~25 min | 2 | 09:00 | 16:00 | Galway Cathdrl |
| 427 | Burkesbus | ~36 min | 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 | ATU Galway |
| NG05 | Westlink Coaches | ~35 min | 1 | 13:15 | 13:15 | ATU Galway |
| 65 | Bus Éireann | ~48 min | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 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 Tuam?
7 routes run directly from Galway to Tuam: the 430 (Citylink), the 429 (Bus Éireann), the 438 (TFI Local Link Galway), the 964 (Bus Feda), the 427 (Burkesbus), the NG05 (Westlink Coaches), the 65 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Galway to Tuam?
Around 50 minutes on the 430, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Galway to Tuam?
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 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.