Bus Galway to Bunratty: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Galway to Bunratty

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Galway to Bunratty from various bus operators like Expressway for the next days.

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tomorrow

$11

Sunday

$11

Monday

$11

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$11

Thursday

$11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 5m	7:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 7:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	9:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 9:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	10:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$16	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 10:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	11:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	1:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$16	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 11:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 0m	10:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	12:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$17	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/25/2026 10:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 5m	7:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 7:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 0m	7:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 7:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Expressway	2h 5m	8:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	10:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 8:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	9:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 9:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	10:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/26/2026 10:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 5m	7:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 7:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	9:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	11:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	1:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 0m	7:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 7:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Expressway	2h 0m	9:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	11:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 0m	7:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Expressway	2h 0m	9:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	11:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Expressway	2h 5m	7:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 7:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	9:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$12	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 9:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 0m	8:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	10:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 5m	11:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	1:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 0m	11:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	1:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 11:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Expressway	2h 5m	10:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$16	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 10:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 0m	10:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	12:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$16	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Expressway	2h 5m	7:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$24	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/29/2026 7:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Expressway	2h 5m	7:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/30/2026 7:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	9:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/30/2026 9:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	10:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 5m	11:05 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	1:10 PM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Expressway	2h 0m	7:10 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	9:10 AM	Bunratty	Stop 609551	Economy	$11	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 7/30/2026 7:10:00 AM to Stop 609551, Bunratty (Ireland) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Galway and Bunratty

See here how frequent the connections between Galway and Bunratty are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 56 daily buses from Galway to Bunratty. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 42 daily coaches between Galway and Bunratty.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 132 buses from Galway to Bunratty, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Galway and Bunratty, with 66 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/25/2026 costs just $11, from Expressway

Facts about the bus from Galway to Bunratty

Compare all providers like Expressway that travel 51 times every day by bus from Galway to Bunratty in one click! Book your bus ticket from Galway to Bunratty starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:05 AM
Latest Bus	8:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	51 Ø
Distance	40.7 miles
Bus Companies	Expressway

Cheapest bus connections from Galway to Bunratty

Every day, 51 buses from 1 bus companies leave Galway for Bunratty: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$12

Sunday 07/26

$12

Monday 07/27

$11

Tuesday 07/28

$12

Wednesday 07/29

$12

Thursday 07/30

$12

Friday 07/31

$12

Saturday 08/01

$12

Sunday 08/02

$12

Monday 08/03

$11

Tuesday 08/04

$11

Wednesday 08/05

$12

Thursday 08/06

$12

Friday 08/07

$12

Saturday 08/08

$12

Sunday 08/09

$11

Monday 08/10

$12

Tuesday 08/11

$12

Wednesday 08/12

$11

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Galway to Bunratty

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Galway to Bunratty, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Galway to Bunratty. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Galway to Bunratty, with $11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Galway to Bunratty

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Galway to Bunratty in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Galway to Bunratty, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Galway to Bunratty are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Galway and Bunratty

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Galway and Bunratty.

Central Bus Station

Station Rd

Old Dublin Road Station

Old Dublin Rd

NUIG

Eyre Square

Spanish Arch, Stop 522011

Stop 609551

Service and Comfort on the bus from Galway to Bunratty

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Galway to Bunratty? Or which bus companies serve the route Galway to Bunratty? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Galway to Bunratty bus

How much does a Galway Bunratty bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 2h 5m to reach Bunratty. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Galway to Bunratty?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bunratty.

On average, how many connections are available from Galway to Bunratty each day?

Every day, the Galway to Bunratty bus route is served by approximately 51 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Galway to Bunratty take?

The fastest bus from Galway to Bunratty is offered by Expressway and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Galway to Bunratty?

The earliest bus arriving in Bunratty from Galway starts at 7:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Galway to Bunratty?

The latest bus trip departing from Galway for Bunratty starts at 8:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Galway Bunratty route?

When traveling by bus from Galway to Bunratty, passengers can travel with Expressway. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Bunratty?

You can check all the direct connections between Galway and Bunratty by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway.

What can I take with me on the Galway to Bunratty bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Galway Bunratty bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Galway Bunratty bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Galway to Bunratty on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Galway to Bunratty

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Galway and to Bunratty

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Galway and to Bunratty. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!