- Must visit
King John's Castle Visitor Centre
Interactive museum inside the castle with recreated scenes and hands-on displays that bring medieval Limerick vividly to life.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galway to Limerick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galway to Limerick will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 22 buses that leave Galway for Limerick on Wed, Aug 05, 22 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 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Galway to Limerick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Galway to Limerick:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Galway to Limerick costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Limerick take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about -1h -38m sooner (2h 1m by bus vs 1h 23m by car) and save roughly $-0.56 compared to fuel and tolls ($23 vs $22). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Citylink.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Limerick buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:05 AM Galway | 2h15 | 11:20 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Galway | 2h15 | 12:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Galway | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Galway | 2h15 | 1:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Galway | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Galway | 2h15 | 2:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Galway | 2h15 | 3:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Galway | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:05 PM Galway | 2h15 | 4:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Galway | 1h30 | 4:00 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Galway | 2h15 | 5:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Galway | 2h15 | 6:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Galway | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Galway | 2h15 | 7:20 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Galway | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Galway | 2h20 | 8:25 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 PM Galway | 2h20 | 9:25 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Galway | 1h20 | 8:50 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 PM Galway | 2h20 | 10:25 PM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 7:05 AM Galway | 2h15 | 9:20 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Galway | 2h15 | 10:20 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Galway | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Limerick | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Galway to Limerick run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $12 by train.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:05, the last at 20:25. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 7:05 AM |
Last bus 8:25 PM |
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Interactive museum inside the castle with recreated scenes and hands-on displays that bring medieval Limerick vividly to life.
City museum covering archaeology, civic history, and local life, located beside the river in the old town quarter.
Major contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions, riverside setting, and a strong programme highlighting Irish and international artists.
Historic quarter around the castle and cathedral with medieval lanes, museums, and some of Limerick’s strongest heritage character.
Central Georgian street lined with shops and civic buildings; a practical base for walking, architecture, and city atmosphere.
Elegant Georgian district with broad avenues, period architecture, and a calmer feel; excellent for a self-guided city walk.
Thick potato pancakes fried until crisp. A long-standing Irish staple, often served with butter or as part of a hearty breakfast.
A traditional Irish bacon and cabbage plate, commonly eaten in homes and pubs. It is a classic comfort dish linked to everyday Irish cooking.
Slow-cooked lamb or mutton with potatoes, onions, and carrots. This rustic one-pot meal is one of Ireland’s best-known traditional dishes.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant known for polished Irish cooking, tasting menus, and elegant riverside surroundings in Adare near Limerick.
Popular seafood-focused restaurant with refined Irish cooking and a smart casual atmosphere, known for quality local ingredients.
Well-regarded city gastropub serving modern Irish dishes, local produce, and a stylish but relaxed atmosphere in central Limerick.
Moderate for Ireland: rooms and dining cost more than many EU cities, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included or modest. In restaurants, round up or tip 10% for good service; taxis round up; cafes tip only for table service.
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