The cheapest and fastest buses from Galway to Ardrahan
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
5
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 $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Galway for Ardrahan on Sat, Jan 24, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 24 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 Sat, Jan 24 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.










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 |
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€9 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Galway to Ardrahan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Ardrahan buses for today, Friday, January 23. 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 | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Galway | 0h30 | 8:35 AM Ardrahan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Galway | 0h30 | 9:35 AM Ardrahan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Galway | 0h30 | 10:35 AM Ardrahan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Galway | 0h30 | 11:35 AM Ardrahan | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Ardrahan
Buses from Galway to Ardrahan run on average 23 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 23 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 $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 07:05 |
Last bus 22:05 |
Bus providers: Bus Éireann from Galway to ArdrahanYou can travel by bus between Galway to Ardrahan with Bus Éireann for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Galway to Ardrahan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Ardrahan by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ardrahan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Galway, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Galway, Bus Station and Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd). When arriving in Ardrahan, you can end your journey in bus stations like Ardrahan, R458 (Labane: Ardrahan National School) and Ardrahan, R458 (Ardrahan Garda Station).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Galway, Bus Station, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Ardrahan, R458 (Labane: Ardrahan National School), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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