The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donegal to Galway
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donegal to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 buses that leave Donegal 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 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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.

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Live departures
Donegal to Galway bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donegal to Galway coaches for today, Wednesday 4 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:40 Donegal | 4h00 | 12:40 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:45 Donegal | 3h20 | 13:05 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:40 Donegal | 4h05 | 14:45 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:40 Donegal | 3h55 | 16:35 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:40 Donegal | 4h00 | 18:40 Galway | 0 changesdirect |
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Why book with Omio vs European Sleeper?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donegal to Galway
Buses from Donegal to Galway run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 16:55. The fastest coach covers the 165 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 165 km |
Average bus duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 16:55 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann from Donegal to GalwayYou can travel by bus between Donegal to Galway with European Sleeper, Bus Feda Teoranta, Bus Éireann for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Donegal to Galway coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donegal 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.

- European Sleeper
- Pram/stroller access and dedicated wheelchair accessibility are available.
- European Sleeper
- The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket chosen.
- European Sleeper
- One piece of baggage and one piece of hand luggage are allowed.
- European Sleeper
- For medium-sized dogs, an additional ticket is required.
- European Sleeper
- Small pets are allowed in carriers, and dogs must be muzzled and leashed
- guide dogs are allowed for free.
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