Bus from Tuam to Galway
6 direct routes · 41–93 min · first bus 06:36, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Galway as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tuam, 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 | ~43 min | 22 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 06:36 | 20:11 | Tuam High Street | Mervue Ind Estate | — |
| 430 | Citylink | ~45 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 07:15 | 21:45 | Tuam Holy Cross Col | ATU Galway | — |
| 64 | Bus Éireann | ~41 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 09:55 | 20:00 | Tuam Vicar St | ATU Galway | — |
| 438 | TFI Local Link Galway | ~93 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 07:00 | 16:30 | Tuam Vicar St | Galway Cathedral | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 964, 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 | ~45 min | 2 | not Tuesdays | 12:25 | 19:55 | Tuam High Street | Eyre Square | — |
| 429 | Bus Éireann | ~50 min | 1 | Tuesday to Saturday only | 10:50 | 10:50 | Tuam Vicar St | Galway Ceannt | — |
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.
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 Tuam to Galway?
6 routes run directly from Tuam to Galway: the 427 (Burkesbus), the 430 (Citylink), the 64 (Bus Éireann), the 438 (TFI Local Link Galway), the 964 (Bus Feda), the 429 (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 427, 22 times each weekday — board at Tuam High Street and get off at Mervue Ind Estate, about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tuam to Galway?
Between 41 minutes on the 64 and 93 on the 438, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Tuam to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:36 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables 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.