The cheapest and fastest coaches from Londonderry to Galway
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 8 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Londonderry 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 Londonderry for Galway every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 223 km distance in an average of 7 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 12 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.
9:40 PM15h25Londonderry1:05 PMGalwayFind prices2 changes
7:15 AM5h25Londonderry12:40 PMGalway$441One-way0 changes
9:15 AM5h30Londonderry2:45 PMGalway$441One-way0 changes
11:10 AM5h25Londonderry4:35 PMGalway$441One-way0 changes
3:30 PM5h10Londonderry8:40 PMGalway$441One-way0 changes
3:30 PM5h10Londonderry8:40 PMGalway$441One-way0 changes
7:15 AM5h25Londonderry12:40 PMGalway$441One-way0 changes
11:10 AM5h25Londonderry4:35 PMGalway$441One-way0 changes
9:15 AM5h30Londonderry2:45 PMGalway$441One-way0 changes
6:30 PM14h12Londonderry8:42 AMGalway$601One-way1 change
Live departures
Londonderry to Galway bus times
The table below shows live departures for Londonderry to Galway coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday, 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:15 AM Londonderry | 5h25 | 12:40 PM Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Londonderry | 5h30 | 2:45 PM Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Londonderry | 5h25 | 4:35 PM Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Londonderry | 5h10 | 8:40 PM Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Londonderry to Galway
Buses from Londonderry to Galway run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 16:07. The fastest coach covers the 223 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 223 km |
Average bus duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 4:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: Alibus, Bus Éireann from Londonderry to GalwayYou can travel by bus between Londonderry to Galway with Alibus, Bus Éireann for as low as $29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Londonderry to Galway coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Londonderry 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.

