How to travel from Limerick to Galway

There are 2 options to travel between Limerick and Galway including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Galway is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Galway:

Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $13 (€12).

The fastest way to get to Galway from Limerick is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 52 min.

Other travel options to Galway take longer:

Bus takes on average 2 h 10 min.

Galway is approximately 45 miles (73 km) away from Limerick.

The average frequency per day from Limerick to Galway is:

• Around 32 buses per day.
• 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Galway from Limerick as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Limerick to Galway:

• Buses from Limerick to Galway most often leave from Limerick, Bus Station and arrive in Galway, Bus Station.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Limerick to Galway:

• You can travel from Limerick to Galway by bus with Expressway, Irish Citylink, Bus Éireann or Citylink. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with Expressway from Limerick to Galway.
• You can travel to Galway from Limerick by train with Irish Rail. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $13 (€12) with Irish Rail from Limerick to Galway.

Yes, there are direct services available from Limerick to Galway with the following travel companies:

• Direct buses with Expressway, Bus Éireann or Citylink with 32 direct buses per day.
• Direct trains with Irish Rail with 4 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Galway as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Limerick and Galway.