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Galway City Museum
The city’s main museum, covering Galway’s archaeology, maritime history and civic heritage beside the Spanish Arch.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malahide to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malahide to Galway will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Malahide to Galway without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Malahide to Galway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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 Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 12:04AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h41 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:09AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:29AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:52AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 10:21AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 11:21AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 12:07PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 01:07PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 01:22PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 01:37PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 02:07PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 03:09PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 03:39PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 04:24PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 05:42PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:02PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:46PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:36PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:03PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:33PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 10:04PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 11:03PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 11:04PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 11:33PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 11:38PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Malahide to Galway buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:07 PM Malahide Station | 3h38 | 3:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:21 PM Malahide Station | 3h54 | 4:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:07 PM Malahide Station | 3h38 | 4:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:37 PM Malahide Station | 3h38 | 5:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:07 PM Malahide Station | 3h38 | 5:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:21 PM Malahide Station | 3h54 | 6:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:09 PM Malahide Station | 3h36 | 6:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:23 PM Malahide Station | 3h52 | 7:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:39 PM Malahide Station | 4h06 | 7:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:23 PM Malahide Station | 3h22 | 7:45 PM Galway | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:24 PM Malahide Station | 3h51 | 8:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Malahide Station | 3h30 | 8:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:42 PM Malahide Station | 3h33 | 9:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:02 PM Malahide Station | 3h43 | 9:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:46 PM Malahide Station | 3h29 | 10:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:06 PM Malahide Station | 3h39 | 10:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:36 PM Malahide Station | 3h39 | 11:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:03 PM Malahide Station | 3h12 | 12:15 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:33 PM Malahide Station | 3h12 | 12:45 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:03 PM Malahide Station | 3h12 | 1:15 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:04 PM Malahide Station | 2h26 | 12:30 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:03 PM Malahide Station | 3h27 | 2:30 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:04 PM Malahide Station | 3h41 | 2:45 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:33 PM Malahide Station | 3h27 | 3:00 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:38 PM Malahide Station | 9h37 | 9:15 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:04 AM Malahide Station | 5h41 | 5:45 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:09 AM Malahide Station | 3h36 | 9:45 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:29 AM Malahide Station | 3h46 | 10:15 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Malahide Station | 3h45 | 11:15 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:52 AM Malahide Station | 3h53 | 11:45 AM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:32 AM Malahide Station | 3h43 | 12:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:18 AM Malahide Station | 3h27 | 12:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:51 AM Malahide Station | 3h24 | 1:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:21 AM Malahide Station | 3h24 | 1:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:21 AM Malahide Station | 3h24 | 2:45 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Malahide to Galway run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:38. The fastest bus covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 119 miles (193 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 38 |
Fastest bus 2h 26m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:38 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Discover the best of Galway — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Galway trip today.
The city’s main museum, covering Galway’s archaeology, maritime history and civic heritage beside the Spanish Arch.
A small heritage museum in a historic watchtower explaining Galway’s fishing traditions and the Claddagh community.
A literary house museum dedicated to Nora Barnacle, Galway-born wife and muse of James Joyce.
Galway’s most atmospheric quarter, packed with colorful lanes, music, medieval streets and lively pedestrian areas.
The central public square and transport hub, useful as a base and a classic first stop in the city.
Galway’s best-known pedestrian street, lined with buskers, historic facades and constant city-centre energy.
Briny Atlantic oysters from Galway Bay, traditionally eaten fresh and closely tied to the city’s seafood heritage and oyster festival.
Tender lamb from nearby Connemara, valued for its rich flavour from grazing on coastal and upland pastures in the west of Ireland.
A creamy soup of local fish and shellfish, commonly served with brown bread and especially associated with Galway’s Atlantic seafood culture.
Established Galway favourite known for seasonal West of Ireland produce, thoughtful cooking, and a relaxed but polished dining room.
Popular central restaurant serving modern Irish and European dishes with local seafood, generous portions, and a friendly informal setting.
Well-known waterside restaurant by the Spanish Arch, praised for creative Irish cooking, local ingredients, and a cosy rustic atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by Irish standards. Pubs and casual dining are fair value, but hotels and summer weekends cost more.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10% is polite for good service if not already added. Round up in taxis. No tip is expected for pints or counter service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malahide to Galway 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 Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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