What is the distance between Shannon and Galway?

The distance separating Shannon and Galway is 40 miles (64 km).

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

If you're headed to Galway from Shannon, chances are that your bus will leave from Shannon Town - Opposite 64 Cronan Gardens Bus Stop and arrive at Eireann Station. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 Galway?

Once in Galway, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara National Park, Aughnanure Castle, Galway Atlantaquaria and Menlo Castle.

Bus Shannon to Galway from $12 | Compare & Save up to 34%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Shannon to Galway on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	9:35am	GMIT	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	11:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	12:35pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	1:35pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Shannon to Galway on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	9:35am	GMIT	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	11:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	12:35pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	1:35pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Shannon to Galway on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55pm	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	3:35pm	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	7:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	9:35am	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	8:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	11:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	12:35pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Shannon to Galway on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55pm	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	3:35pm	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	7:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	9:35am	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	8:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	11:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	12:35pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Shannon to Galway on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:55pm	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	3:35pm	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	7:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	9:35am	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	8:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	11:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	12:35pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Shannon to Galway on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55pm	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	4:35pm	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	7:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	9:35am	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	8:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	10:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	11:35am	GMIT	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Shannon Airport	1h 40m	12:35pm	GMIT	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:30 PM GMT.

Get from Shannon to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

41 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Shannon and Galway?

Stops in Shannon

A
Shannon Town - Opposite 64 Cronan Gardens Bus Stop
17 Tullyvarraga Cres, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

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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Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Users have reported that the buses generally run on time and are clean, providing a comfortable travel experience. However, some reviews mention that drivers could be more friendly in their interactions with passengers. Despite this, the overall journey is appreciated for its efficiency and pleasant views of the countryside.

Expressway Shannon Galway recent customer reviews

At Shannon Airport the bus was 30 minutes late, had no sign whatsoever where the bus is travelling to.

Joachim B.

October 2, 2025

The journey itself was lovely, because we got to see the countryside. We sat at the very front so we got to see how the driver interacted with the other customers and we can say that the drivers both on arrival and departure were not friendly, quiet abrupt with other customers getting on the bus and not the friendly welcome i had been told Ireland was known for. On the travel back to the airport a customer very rudely told the driver to turn the Fxxxxxg music off as she said it was too loud. We then sat in silence for the rest of the journey. The positives were the busses ran on time and were clean.

Christine K.

June 21, 2024

Driver arrived at Shannon on time and we arrived in Galway on time.

Sharon M.

October 1, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Shannon to Galway by bus

What is the distance between Shannon and Galway?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Shannon to Galway?
What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$18

11/21

$18

Today

$18

11/23

$18

11/24

$12

11/25

$12

11/26

$12

11/27

$12

The cheapest trip from Shannon to Galway was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 Shannon to Galway, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $18 for a bus ticket from Shannon to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-24.