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4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Galway to Ardrahan
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galway to Ardrahan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galway to Ardrahan will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 15 buses that leave Galway for Ardrahan on Tue, Jun 09, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 21 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 30 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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7:05 AM0h30Galway7:35 AMArdrahan$181One-way0 transfers- 8:05 AM0h30Galway8:35 AMArdrahan$181One-way0 transfers
- 9:05 AM0h30Galway9:35 AMArdrahan$181One-way0 transfers
- 10:05 AM0h30Galway10:35 AMArdrahan$181One-way0 transfers
- 7:05 AM0h30Galway7:35 AMArdrahan$181One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 AM0h30Galway8:35 AMArdrahan$181One-way0 transfers
- 9:05 AM0h30Galway9:35 AMArdrahan$181One-way0 transfers
- 10:05 AM0h30Galway10:35 AMArdrahan$181One-way0 transfers
- 11:05 AM0h30Galway11:35 AMArdrahan$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Galway to Ardrahan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Galway to Ardrahan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Galway to Ardrahan:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Galway to Ardrahan costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Ardrahan take longer:
Train takes on average 43m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (30m by bus vs 35m by car). Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), Bus Éireann.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Galway to Ardrahan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:16PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
Galway to Ardrahan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Ardrahan buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:05 AM Galway | 0h30 | 7:35 AM Ardrahan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Ardrahan
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Buses from Galway to Ardrahan run on average 25 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:05, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 13 miles (21 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 13 miles (21 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 7:05 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: Expressway (Bus Éireann), Bus Éireann from Galway to ArdrahanYou can travel by bus between Galway to Ardrahan with Expressway (Bus Éireann), Bus Éireann for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Galway to Ardrahan
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