Intercity transport · Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail
Dublin – Galway · 18:30
Departure Dublin – Galway at 18:30, arriving 20:59. Duration 2 h 29 min, 208 km, Mon–Sat. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 18:30Departure
- 20:59Arrival
- 2 h 29 minTravel time
- 9Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
15:35
↓ 18:00
DublinGalway
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Portarlington · Tullamore · Clara · Athlone +3
2 h 25 min208 km9 stops
16:30
↓ 18:57
DublinGalway
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Newbridge · Kildare · Tullamore · Athlone +3
2 h 27 min208 km9 stops
17:30
↓ 20:10
DublinGalway
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Sallins and Naas · Newbridge · Portarlington · Tullamore +6
2 h 40 min208 km12 stops
18:30
↓ 20:59
DublinGalway
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Sat
via Monasterevin · Portarlington · Clara · Athlone +3
2 h 29 min208 km9 stops
19:35
↓ 22:15
DublinGalway
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Mon–Thu
via Portarlington · Tullamore · Clara · Athlone +4
2 h 40 min208 km10 stops
Operator
IAIarnród Éireann / Irish RailLine: Dublin - Galway
Source
Line Galway, timetable valid from 2026-09-29 to 2026-12-12. Source: Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0). Check the departure at the station before travelling — operators can change timetables.
Route
The line follows the roads the bus takes between the stops in the timetable.
Timetable by stop
Departure time from each stop for this trip.
- 18:30Dublin Heuston0 km
- 19:03Monasterevin59 km
- 19:17Portarlington67 km
- 19:40Clara104.2 km
- 20:00Athlone129.4 km
- 20:17Ballinasloe152.2 km
- 20:38Athenry187.2 km
- 20:49Oranmore201.3 km
- 20:59Galway Ceannt208.1 km
Departure Dublin – Galway at 18:30
The bus leaves Dublin at 18:30 and reaches Galway at 20:59. The trip takes 2 h 29 min over 208 km, calling at 9 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Sat.
The operator is Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail. Via Monasterevin, Portarlington, Clara, Athlone, Ballinasloe — the departure time from each stop is in the timetable below.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the bus Dublin – Galway leave?
It leaves at 18:30 and arrives at 20:59 (2 h 29 min).
Which days does this departure run?
Days of operation: Mon–Sat. On this page you can pick a day and see whether it runs.
Where does the bus stop on the way?
It calls at 9 stops, among them: Monasterevin, Portarlington, Clara, Athlone, Ballinasloe. The full timetable is in the table on this page.
How far is Dublin – Galway?
208 km according to the timetable, taking 2 h 29 min.
The data is for information only: it comes from Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0) and is updated daily. Always check the departure, arrival and platform at the bus station or with the operator — timetables can change without notice. Buses does not sell tickets and is not responsible for delays, changes or cancelled departures.