🚌 Bus from Tuam to Galway
4 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 21:15 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430 | Citylink | ~45 min | 8 | 07:20 | 21:15 | Tuam Holy Cross Col |
| 429 | Bus Éireann | ~47 min | 3 | 10:50 | 10:59 | Tuam Vicar St |
| 438 | TFI Local Link Galway | ~73 min | 3 | 07:00 | 16:30 | Tuam Vicar St |
| 65 | Bus Éireann | ~39 min | 1 | 21:45 | 21:45 | Tuam Vicar St |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tuam 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 Tuam to Galway?
4 routes run directly from Tuam to Galway: the 430 (Citylink), the 429 (Bus Éireann), the 438 (TFI Local Link Galway), the 65 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Tuam to Galway?
Around 45 minutes on the 430, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Tuam to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 430) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 21:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tuam 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.