How much is the bus ticket from Limerick to Galway?

The cheapest coach tickets from Limerick to Galway start from £21. The average price for this route is around £21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Limerick to Galway?

The average bus journey time from Limerick to Galway is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 46 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Citylink .

Which bus companies service the Limerick to Galway route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 41 buses available per day, including services from Expressway , Citylink .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Limerick to Galway?

The earliest bus departs from Limerick to Galway at 07:25. And the latest bus departs at 21:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Limerick to Galway?

A bus journey from Limerick to Galway produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Limerick to Galway?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citylink , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 715 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Limerick to Galway?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citylink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.3.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Limerick to Galway?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Citylink , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Limerick to Galway?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citylink , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Limerick to Galway on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	14:00	GMIT	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	09:45	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	14:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	16:00	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	10:45	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	16:00	Henry Street	1h 15m	17:15	GMIT	No tags

Next departures from Limerick to Galway on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	11:00	GMIT	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	09:45	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	14:00	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	10:45	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	14:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	16:00	GMIT	No tags

Next departures from Limerick to Galway on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	22:45	Eireann Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	11:00	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	07:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	09:45	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	14:00	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	10:45	Eireann Station	No tags

Next departures from Limerick to Galway on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	11:00	GMIT	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	09:45	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	14:00	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	10:45	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	14:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	16:00	GMIT	No tags

Next departures from Limerick to Galway on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	16:45	Eireann Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	11:00	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	07:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	09:45	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	14:00	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	10:45	Eireann Station	No tags

Next departures from Limerick to Galway on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	15:45	Eireann Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	11:00	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	07:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	09:45	Eireann Station	No tags
Bus	12:45	Henry Street	1h 15m	14:00	GMIT	No tags
Bus	08:25	Limerick Bus Station	2h 20m	10:45	Eireann Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:43 GMT.

Get from Limerick to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41bus per day

2h 10mAverage duration

46 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Limerick and Galway?

Stops in Limerick

A
Limerick Bus Station
301 Hyde Rd, Limerick, V94 K659, Ireland
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Stops in Galway

A
Eireann Station
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
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B
New Coach Station
Unit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

3.5/5483 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Based on 483 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at £21

Expressway Limerick Galway recent customer reviews

Bus was fine but our scheduled bus x51 was cancelled and no notification given by anyone.

Mark L.

29 September 2024

The bus was absolutely disgusting.

Samantha W.

29 October 2024

My trip was very pleasant. Our driver was extremely pleasant and helpful.

Joan S.

18 September 2024

Citylink

4.5/5717 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi4.3

Based on 717 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the power outlets. Citylink ticket prices on this trip start at £21

Irish Citylink Limerick Galway recent customer reviews

Bus was on time and the instructions to find the meeting point was clear. All was good.

Patricia S.

16 September 2024

IE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Limerick to Galway

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Limerick to Galway?
The cheapest coach tickets from Limerick to Galway start from £21. The average price for this route is around £21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Limerick to Galway?
The average bus journey time from Limerick to Galway is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 46 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 15m and is operated by Citylink.
Which bus companies service the Limerick to Galway route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 41 buses available per day, including services from Expressway, Citylink.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Limerick to Galway?
The earliest bus departs from Limerick to Galway at 07:25. And the latest bus departs at 21:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Limerick to Galway?
A bus journey from Limerick to Galway produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Limerick to Galway?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citylink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 715 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Limerick to Galway?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Citylink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.3.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Limerick to Galway?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Citylink, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Limerick to Galway?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Citylink, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/01

£19

06/01

£19

Today

£19

08/01

£19

09/01

£10

10/01

£19

11/01

£10

12/01

£10

The cheapest trip from Limerick to Galway was searched and found on 9 Jan 2026 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Limerick to Galway as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £20 for a bus ticket from Limerick to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2026-01-09.

Usually Expressway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.