Bus from Limerick to Galway
2 direct routes · 80–130 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Galway as of 18:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Limerick, 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 | ~130 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 14 | 07:25 | 20:25 | Limerick Colbert | ATU Galway | Ennis, Gort & Oranmore |
| 251 | Citylink | ~80 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 09:45 | 21:45 | Henry Street | Galway Ceannt | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Limerick 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 Limerick to Galway?
2 routes run directly from Limerick to Galway: the 51 (Bus Éireann), the 251 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 51, 14 times each weekday — board at Limerick Colbert and get off at ATU Galway, about 130 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Limerick to Galway?
Between 80 minutes on the 251 and 130 on the 51, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ennis, Gort, Oranmore on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Limerick to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:25 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Limerick to Galway?
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.