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The cheapest and fastest buses from Galway to Castlebar
Showing times and prices for Aug 05
Cheapest price
kr140
Average price
kr188
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
66 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galway to Castlebar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galway to Castlebar will cost around kr188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr140.
Fast buses
Of the 17 buses that leave Galway for Castlebar on Wed, Aug 05, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
9:15 AM2h11Galway11:26 AMCastlebarkr1401One-way0 transfers- 12:15 PM2h11Galway2:26 PMCastlebarkr1401One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 PM2h13Galway5:28 PMCastlebarkr1401One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 PM2h03Galway8:18 PMCastlebarkr1401One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 PM1h55Galway11:10 PMCastlebarkr1401One-way0 transfers
7:40 PM1h25Galway9:05 PMCastlebarkr1751One-way0 transfers- 8:40 AM1h30Galway10:10 AMCastlebarkr1751One-way0 transfers
- 11:40 AM1h30Galway1:10 PMCastlebarkr1751One-way0 transfers
- 2:40 PM1h30Galway4:10 PMCastlebarkr1751One-way0 transfers
- 5:10 PM1h30Galway6:40 PMCastlebarkr1751One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Castlebar
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Buses from Galway to Castlebar run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr140 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price kr140 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Galway to Castlebar Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr222 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr175 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr140 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr222 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr292 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr175 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr140 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr222 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr175 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:28PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr140 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr222 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr175 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:18PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr140 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr222 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr175 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr222 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr140 |
Live departures
Galway to Castlebar bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Castlebar buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.png) | 10:10 AM Galway | 1h35 | 11:45 AM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:37 AM Galway | 1h37 | 12:14 PM Castlebar | 1 transfer | |
| 11:40 AM Galway | 1h30 | 1:10 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:15 PM Galway | 2h11 | 2:26 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:10 PM Galway | 1h35 | 2:45 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:40 PM Galway | 1h30 | 4:10 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:15 PM Galway | 2h13 | 5:28 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:10 PM Galway | 1h35 | 5:45 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:10 PM Galway | 1h30 | 6:40 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:15 PM Galway | 2h03 | 8:18 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:40 PM Galway | 1h35 | 8:15 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:40 PM Galway | 1h25 | 9:05 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:10 PM Galway | 1h35 | 10:45 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:15 PM Galway | 1h55 | 11:10 PM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
| 7:10 AM Galway | 1h35 | 8:45 AM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:40 AM Galway | 1h30 | 10:10 AM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:15 AM Galway | 2h11 | 11:26 AM Castlebar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Galway to Castlebar buses with Omio?
Alibus as well as Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink, Bus Éireann and more offer buses services from Galway to Castlebar.
Omio is the only official third party seller for Alibus tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Alibus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alibus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink or Bus Éireann to find the best option for your trip from Galway to Castlebar.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alibus with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Galway to Castlebar.
Why book with Omio over Busbud or Checkmybus?
- Official reseller: Alibus tickets can only be bought on Omio or Alibus's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Alibus tickets. Busbud or Checkmybus do not sell Alibus tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Galway to Castlebar.
Bus providers: Alibus, Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink, Bus Éireann from Galway to CastlebarYou can travel by bus between Galway to Castlebar with Alibus, Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink, Bus Éireann for as low as kr140. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
About
Infobus is an international IT company that operates as an online service for finding and purchasing bus, train, and plane tickets, rather than being a bus company itself. Established in 2002, Infobus acts as an intermediary between passengers and various transport carriers, particularly helping smaller bus companies offer online booking services. They utilize their own "BusSystem" to manage routes and ticket sales globally. Infobus covers over 30 countries and 300 cities, offering a wide range of routes and daily departures. While amenities can vary by carrier, Infobus aims to provide affordable and convenient travel with features like online booking, 24/7 support, and prompt notifications.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Infobus frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.
Alibus
About
Alibus is a bus company, managed by A.N.M. S.p.a (Azienda Napoletana Mobilita), primarily known for providing efficient airport transfer services in Italy. It connects Naples Capodichino Airport with various points in Naples, including the Central Station (Piazza Garibaldi) and the Port of Naples (Molo Angioino/Beverello and Porta di Massa). Alibus also offers airport transfers to Catania International Airport. The service is recognized for its punctuality and affordability, with buses running frequently, typically every 15 to 30 minutes, and a journey time of approximately 35 minutes between Naples Airport and the Maritime Station.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of baggage and one piece of hand luggage are allowed.
Additional luggage
For medium-sized dogs, an additional ticket is required.
Luggage storage
Ample luggage storage is available on Alibus coaches.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket chosen.
Refund
Refunds depend on the cancellation timeframe and ticket conditions, with 100% refund for cancellations more than 48 hours before departure for baseline tickets.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Pram/stroller access and dedicated wheelchair accessibility are available.
Pets
Small pets are allowed in carriers, and dogs must be muzzled and leashed; guide dogs are allowed for free.
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
kr222
Expressway (Bus Éireann) frequency
7 a day
Citylink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
kr175
Citylink frequency
5 a day
Bus Éireann
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
kr140
Bus Éireann frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Bus from Galway to Castlebar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Castlebar 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 Castlebar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Galway to Castlebar can start from as little as kr140 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Galway to Castlebar is kr189 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Galway to Castlebar is 1h 25m to travel the 41 miles (66 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Galway to Castlebar leaves at 6:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Galway to Castlebar leaves at 9:10 PM.
Yes, there are 11 direct buses a day from Galway to Castlebar with Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink, Bus Éireann. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Galway to Castlebar, you can count on Alibus, Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink, Bus Éireann for the best way to get you to Castlebar. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Galway and Castlebar and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Galway and Castlebar including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Galway to Castlebar:
- Alibus
- Pram/stroller access and dedicated wheelchair accessibility are available.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Galway to Castlebar for bus company Infobus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Galway to Castlebar depends on the bus companies:
- Alibus
- The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket chosen.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Infobus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Galway to Castlebar.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Galway to Castlebar:
- Alibus
- One piece of baggage and one piece of hand luggage are allowed.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Galway to Castlebar:
- Alibus
- For medium-sized dogs, an additional ticket is required.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Galway to Castlebar. The following conditions apply:
- Alibus
- Small pets are allowed in carriers, and dogs must be muzzled and leashed
- guide dogs are allowed for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Galway to Castlebar with the following bus company: Infobus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Galway to Castlebar with the following bus company: Alibus, Infobus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Galway to Castlebar with the following bus company: Alibus, Infobus.
Ireland uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find using cards more convenient and widely accepted for payments, though carrying some cash can be helpful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Castlebar, travelers should be aware of common safety concerns such as petty theft and pickpocketing, particularly in crowded areas and at events. It's advisable to keep personal belongings secure and avoid leaving valuables unattended. Scams are relatively rare, but travelers should remain cautious when approached by strangers offering unsolicited services or deals that seem too good to be true. Staying informed about local conditions and using reputable transportation and ticket services can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Galway to Castlebar
Most Galway to Castlebar buses use the Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar, Stephen Garvey Way (Ring road) station pair. Use this guide to compare Galway and Castlebar bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Galway
Arrival bus stations in Castlebar
Galway, Bus Station
City-centre transport
Getting to Galway, Bus Station from Galway city centre
Bus425 · 42m · kr70
425 · 45m · kr70
Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd)
City-centre transport
Getting to Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd) from Galway city centre
Bus404, 409 · 10m · kr47 · every ~14 min
251 · 11m · kr105
409, 404, 402 · 13m · kr35 · every ~18 min
Castlebar, Stephen Garvey Way (Ring road)
City-centre transport
Getting to Castlebar, Stephen Garvey Way (Ring road) from Castlebar city centre
Bus454, 460a, 460b · 7m · kr23 · every ~1 min
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