🚌 Bus from Limerick to Galway
2 direct routes · about 145 min · first bus 09:10, last bus 20:10 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Bus Éireann | ~145 min | 12 | 09:10 | 20:10 | Limerick Colbert |
| 251 | Citylink | ~75 min | 8 | 09:45 | 21:45 | Henry Street |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Limerick to Galway?
Around 145 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Limerick to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 51) leaves around 09:10 and the last around 20:10. Check the route timetable 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.