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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Castlebar
    Departure location: Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Galway
    Destination location: Eireann Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $14
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Castlebar
    Departure location: Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Galway
    Destination location: Eireann Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $14
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Castlebar
    Departure location: Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Galway
    Destination location: GMIT
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Castlebar
    Departure location: Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Galway
    Destination location: Eireann Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Castlebar
    Departure location: Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Galway
    Destination location: Eireann Station
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
Bus Castlebar to Galway: Trip Overview

Bus Castlebar to Galway: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17
Average bus trip duration1h 45m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure5:50 AM
Distance42 miles (67 km)
Latest bus departure8:20 PM

Castlebar to Galway Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures16
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:50AM - 8:20PM
Minimum Price$16
Average Ticket Price$17
Minimum Trip Duration1h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h45m
Distance42 miles (67 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGo Bus, Expressway
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Castlebar - Galway

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Galway without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Castlebar to Galway takes around 1h 45m, but you can get there in as little as 1h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 42 miles (67 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Castlebar and Galway is 42 miles (67 km).

About 16 buses travel this route daily, provided by Go Bus and Expressway. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Castlebar to Galway may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Castlebar to Galway as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates between 5:50 AM and 8:20 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Castlebar to Galway start their journey at Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop and wind up at Eireann Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Castlebar to Galway by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $16, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $17 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $16 and $18, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Castlebar to Galway is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 3h. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Galway before making your way back to Castlebar.

Once in Galway, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Céide Fields, The Latin Quarter, Cnoc Suain Conamara, Dun Aonghasa and Druid Lane Theatre.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Castlebar and Galway!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Castlebar to Galway.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Castlebar to Galway.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Castlebar to Galway, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Galway to Castlebar

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