How to get from Buncrana to Galway by bus?

By bus

To get from Buncrana to Galway in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 976 bus from Buncrana station to Bridgend station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 953 bus and finally take the 964 bus from Letterkenny Bus Station station to Eyre Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 44 min.

404min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Bus - 953953
Bus - 964964
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Buncrana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buncrana
    ID 11263
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Bridgend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridgend
    ID 11269
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridgend
    ID 10722
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 953953
    Wait for bus
    953
    Letterkenny Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Letterkenny Bus Station
    ID 10831
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 964964
    Wait for bus
    964
    Galway Cathedral
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eyre Square
    250 min
  • 9
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Buncrana to Galway

The distance between Buncrana, Ireland and Galway, Ireland is approximately 295.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 404 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buncrana to Galway by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Buncrana

Buncrana is located at Buncrana, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Buncrana.

Bus stations close to Buncrana:

  • Buncrana
  • Supervalu

Public transit stations close to Galway, Ireland

Galway is located at Galway, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Victoria Place.

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Victoria Place
  • Eyre Square
  • Galway Bus Station

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buncrana to Galway?

    The fastest way takes 404 minutes, using Bus line 976, Bus line 953, Bus line 964.

  • Is there a direct bus between Buncrana and Galway in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Buncrana to Galway in Ireland?

    The 976 bus line goes from Buncrana station near Buncrana to Bridgend station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bridgend station near Galway in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Buncrana to Galway in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Buncrana and Galway in Ireland by bus is about 6 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Buncrana to get to Galway in Ireland?

    Get on the 976 bus from the Buncrana stop near Buncrana in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Buncrana and Galway in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Bridgend stop, which is closest to Galway in Ireland.

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