The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ardrahan to Galway
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ardrahan to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ardrahan to Galway will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 5 buses that leave Ardrahan for Galway every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 21 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ardrahan to Galway
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ardrahan to Galway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 21 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ardrahan to Galway bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ardrahan to Galway coaches for today, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:05 Ardrahan | 0h40 | 19:45 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:05 Ardrahan | 0h40 | 20:45 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 9 December | |||||
![]() | 07:40 Ardrahan | 1h07 | 08:47 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:05 Ardrahan | 0h40 | 09:45 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:05 Ardrahan | 0h40 | 10:45 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:05 Ardrahan | 0h40 | 11:45 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:05 Ardrahan | 0h40 | 12:45 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ardrahan to Galway
Buses from Ardrahan to Galway run on average 25 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 25 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:05, the last at 22:05. The fastest coach covers the 21 km distance in 40m.
Distance 21 km |
Average bus duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 07:05 |
Last bus 22:05 |
Bus providers: Bus Éireann from Ardrahan to GalwayYou can travel by bus between Ardrahan to Galway with Bus Éireann for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ardrahan to Galway coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ardrahan to Galway by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Ardrahan, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Ardrahan, R458 (Ardrahan Garda Station) and Ardrahan, R458 (Labane: Ardrahan National School). When arriving in Galway, you can end your route in coach stations like Galway, Bus Station, Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd) and Galway, Newcastle Road (University Hospital Galway).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ardrahan, R458 (Ardrahan Garda Station), which is located around 0.1 miles (73 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Galway, Bus Station, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.
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