- Must visit
Galway City Museum
The city’s main museum explores Galway’s history, archaeology, sea heritage, and local identity in a prime riverside setting by 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 | $48 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 $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:29AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:52AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
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 $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 10:21AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 11:21AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
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 $34 |
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 $36 |
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 $34 |
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 $34 |
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 $36 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 04:24PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
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 $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:02PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:46PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:36PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:03PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:33PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
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 $34 |
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 $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Malahide to Galway buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. 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 explores Galway’s history, archaeology, sea heritage, and local identity in a prime riverside setting by the Spanish Arch.
Contemporary visual arts centre with changing exhibitions by Irish and international artists. A strong stop for modern culture in the city centre.
University gallery presenting ambitious contemporary art shows and commissions. It is respected nationally and sits within the University of Galway campus.
Galway’s central public square with memorials, greenery, and frequent events. It is the city’s main meeting point and a practical sightseeing base.
Lively pedestrian street known for buskers, colorful shopfronts, and constant atmosphere. It captures the social energy many visitors expect from Galway.
Historic former fishing village west of the centre. Its lanes, cottages, and bay views make it one of Galway’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
Fresh oysters from nearby Galway Bay, prized for their clean briny taste and strong link to the city’s long shellfish tradition.
A rich seafood soup of white fish, mussels, salmon or prawns in a creamy broth, common on Galway menus because of the Atlantic catch.
Traditional Irish sausage made with pork, oats and spices. It is a staple in breakfasts across Galway and the west of Ireland.
Michelin-starred dining by Galway Bay, known for elegant seasonal Irish cooking and a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.
Well-regarded modern Irish restaurant serving local seafood and produce in a polished but relaxed setting.
Popular pub and restaurant known for hearty Irish dishes, oysters and live music in a bustling traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for Ireland. Rooms and dining cost more than many smaller European cities, but buses are reasonable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10% for good service is appreciated if not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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.

Most Malahide to Galway buses use the Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) to Galway, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd). Use this guide to compare Malahide and Galway bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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