How far is Galway from Limerick?

Galway and Limerick are 46 miles (74 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Galway to Limerick?

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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Limerick?

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.

Bus Galway to Limerick from $12 | Compare & Save up to 51%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Galway to Limerick on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	Eireann Station	2h 15m	4:20pm	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:10pm	GMIT	2h 10m	4:20pm	Limerick Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:05pm	Eireann Station	2h 15m	5:20pm	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Eireann Station	2h 15m	6:20pm	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Eireann Station	2h 15m	7:20pm	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Limerick on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	9:20am	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	1h 10m	8:50pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	10:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	New Coach Station	1h 30m	3:00pm	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	11:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Limerick on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	9:20am	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	1h 10m	8:50pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	10:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	1h 30m	10:00am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	11:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Limerick on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	11:20am	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	1h 10m	8:50pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	9:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	1h 30m	10:00am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	10:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Limerick on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	12:20pm	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	1h 10m	8:50pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	9:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	1h 30m	10:00am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	10:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Limerick on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	1:20pm	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	1h 10m	8:50pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	9:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	1h 30m	10:00am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	10:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Galway to Limerick on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	GMIT	2h 10m	9:20am	Limerick Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40pm	GMIT	1h 10m	8:50pm	Henry Street	Fastest
Bus	7:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	9:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	New Coach Station	1h 30m	10:00am	Henry Street	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Eireann Station	2h 15m	10:20am	Limerick Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Galway to Limerick

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

46 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Galway and Limerick?

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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Stops in Limerick

A
Limerick Bus Station
301 Hyde Rd, Limerick, V94 K659, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 443 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $27

Expressway Galway Limerick recent customer reviews

I could not cancel one of the tickets, there were accidents 2. I only used one ticket.

John M.

July 26, 2025

Wifi was not available

Tshenolo M.

May 2, 2024

Citylink

4.5/5679 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.3

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Galway to Limerick by bus

How far is Galway from Limerick?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Galway to Limerick?
What are the best sights and things to do in Limerick?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$24

11/23

$24

Today

$24

11/25

$24

11/26

$24

11/27

$12

11/28

$12

11/29

$12

The cheapest trip from Galway to Limerick was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $24 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 $12 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Citylink 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.