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Compare train and bus for Galway to Oranmore
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Galway to Oranmore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Galway to Oranmore is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Galway to Oranmore:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Galway to Oranmore costing on average $10 (€8).
The fastest way to travel from Galway to Oranmore is by bus with an average journey time of 9m.
Other travel options to Oranmore take longer:
Train takes on average 10m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Galway and Oranmore including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Galway to Oranmore among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (9m by bus vs 18m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $2 (€2) 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), Healy Bus, Citylink, 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 Oranmore Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 0h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:26AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:56AM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 0h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 08:38AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:23AM | Duration 0h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Healy Bus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 10:31AM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Healy Bus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 0h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 01:08PM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Healy Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 01:36PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 02:08PM | Arrival Time 02:38PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Burkesbus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:38PM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 02:38PM | Arrival Time 03:09PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 03:09PM | Arrival Time 03:42PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Healy Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 03:41PM | Arrival Time 04:18PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Healy Bus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Burkesbus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
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Why should you book Galway to Oranmore buses with Omio?
Alibus as well as Expressway (Bus Éireann), Burkesbus, Healy Bus, Citylink and more offer buses services from Galway to Oranmore.
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 Expressway (Bus Éireann), Burkesbus, Healy Bus or Citylink to find the best option for your trip from Galway to Oranmore.
- 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 Oranmore.
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 Oranmore.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Oranmore
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Buses from Galway to Oranmore run on average 25 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:05, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 10m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€3)
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average bus duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 10m |
First bus 7:05 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€3)
Bus providers: Alibus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Burkesbus, Healy Bus, Citylink, Bus Éireann from Galway to OranmoreYou can travel by bus between Galway to Oranmore with Alibus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Burkesbus, Healy Bus, Citylink, Bus Éireann for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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
10m
Cheapest Price
$16 (€13)
Expressway (Bus Éireann) frequency
10 a day
Burkesbus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
28m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Burkesbus frequency
2 a day
Healy Bus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15m
Healy Bus frequency
5 a day
Citylink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Citylink frequency
6 a day
Bus Éireann
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€6)
Bus Éireann frequency
27 a day
FAQs: Bus from Galway to Oranmore
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Oranmore 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 Oranmore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Galway to Oranmore can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Galway to Oranmore is $10 (€8) ; 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 Oranmore is 10m to travel the 5 miles (9 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 Oranmore leaves at 7:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Galway to Oranmore leaves at 10:30 PM.
Yes, there are 25 direct buses a day from Galway to Oranmore with Expressway (Bus Éireann), Healy Bus, Citylink, Bus Éireann. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Galway to Oranmore, you can count on Alibus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Burkesbus, Healy Bus, Citylink, Bus Éireann for the best way to get you to Oranmore. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Galway and Oranmore and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Oranmore from Galway is worth doing with a journey time of 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Galway to Oranmore is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Galway and Oranmore including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Galway to Oranmore:
- Alibus
- Pram/stroller access and dedicated wheelchair accessibility are available.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Galway to Oranmore.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Galway to Oranmore depends on the bus companies:
- Alibus
- The cancellation policy depends on the type of ticket chosen.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Galway to Oranmore.
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.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Galway to Oranmore.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Galway to Oranmore:
- Alibus
- One piece of baggage and one piece of hand luggage are allowed.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Galway to Oranmore:
- Alibus
- For medium-sized dogs, an additional ticket is required.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Galway to Oranmore. The following conditions apply:
- Alibus
- Small pets are allowed in carriers, and dogs must be muzzled and leashed
- guide dogs are allowed for free.
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Galway to Oranmore with the following bus company: Alibus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Galway to Oranmore with the following bus company: Alibus.
Since neither Galway nor Oranmore are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Ireland and Ireland. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Galway to Oranmore among Omio's users.
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 Oranmore, travelers should be aware of typical safety concerns such as petty theft, especially in crowded areas or public transportation. It is advisable to keep personal belongings secure and be cautious when approached by strangers offering unsolicited assistance or deals. There are no widespread reports of specific scams targeting travelers in Oranmore, but standard precautions against overcharging or counterfeit tickets when purchasing transportation are recommended.
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.
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Popular bus stations from Galway to Oranmore
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Oranmore
The major bus station for departures in Galway is Galway, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Galway, Bus Station for your trip from Galway to Oranmore.
Galway, Bus Station
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Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Oranmore is Oranmore, Station Road (Oran Town Centre). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oranmore, Station Road (Oran Town Centre) for your trip to Oranmore from Galway.
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