What is the travel distance from Galway to Swinford?

About 47 miles (76 km) separate Galway and Swinford.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Galway to Swinford start their journey at Eireann Station and wind up at Swinford - Main Street Bus Stop. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Galway to Swinford from $23 | Compare & Save up to 32%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Galway to Swinford on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	GMIT	4h 16m	1:26am	Swinford N26	Cheapest
Bus	10:37am	GMIT	3h 14m	1:51pm	Swinford N26	Fastest
Bus	10:37am	GMIT	3h 14m	1:51pm	Swinford N26	No tags
Bus	4:07pm	GMIT	3h 20m	7:27pm	Swinford N26	No tags
Bus	4:07pm	GMIT	3h 20m	7:27pm	Swinford N26	No tags

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Get from Galway to Swinford

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 21mAverage Duration

47 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Galway and Swinford?

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 Swinford

A
Swinford - Main Street Bus Stop
16 Swinford Rd, Co. Mayo, Ireland

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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 $35

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Galway to Swinford by bus

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $34 for a bus ticket from Galway to Swinford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-24.