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Bus Galway to Limerick: Trip Overview
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Based on 25 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Citylink ticket prices on this trip start at $31.00
Galway to Limerick Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 38 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 7:05AM - 8:10PM |
Minimum Price | $14 |
Average Ticket Price | $22 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 1h15m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 2h10m |
Distance | 46 miles (73 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | Citylink |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Galway and Limerick?
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
Eireann StationUnit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
New Coach StationFrequently asked questions for your trip Galway - Limerick
Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Limerick without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.
The travel time from Galway to Limerick is about 2h 10m, although the fastest bus will take 1h 15m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 46 miles (74 km) that separate the two cities.
Galway and Limerick are 46 miles (74 km) apart.
About 38 buses travel this route daily, provided by Citylink. The number of buses operating from Galway to Limerick may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Galway to Limerick 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 from 7:05 AM for the initial departure and runs until 8:10 PM for the final departure.
Most of the buses traveling from Galway to Limerick leave from Eireann Station and arrive at Limerick Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Galway to Limerick by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $16.
The bus ticket costs $22 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $16 and $31, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
Yes, a day trip from Galway to Limerick is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Galway and Limerick is about 2h 30m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Limerick before returning to Galway in the evening.
Once in Limerick, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Thomond Park Museum, Angela’s Ashes Walking Tour, Limerick City Gallery Of Art (lCGA), Desmond Castle Adare and Bishops Palace - Limerick Civic Trust.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Galway to Limerick, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $14 to $14 for a bus ticket from Galway to Limerick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2024-03-24.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Galway to Limerick.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
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 Galway to Limerick.
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 Galway to Limerick.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Galway to Limerick, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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