How to get from Galway to Malin Head by bus?

From Galway to Malin Head by bus

To get from Galway to Malin Head in Carndonagh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 64 bus from Galway Ceannt Station station to Atu Letterkenny station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 953 bus and finally take the 954 bus from Quigley's Point station to Malin Head station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 50 min. The bus schedule from Galway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Malin Head on the Moovit app.

470min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6464
Bus - 953953
Bus - 954954
Walk to Malin Head
Leaves from Galway Ceannt Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Ceannt Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Derry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atu Letterkenny
    ID 158221
    288 min
  • 4
    Bus - 953953
    Wait for bus
    953
    Greencastle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quigley's Point
    ID 11250
    35 min
  • 6
    Bus - 954954
    Wait for bus
    954
    Malin Head
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malin Head
    ID 10728
    70 min
  • 8
    Walk to Malin Head
    Walk to
    Malin Head
    740 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway to Malin Head

The distance between Galway, Carndonagh and Malin Head, Carndonagh is approximately 352.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 470 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway to Malin Head by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carndonagh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Galway to Malin Head

To check the bus schedule from Galway to Malin Head using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Galway) and destination (Malin Head), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Malin Head?

    The fastest way takes 470 minutes, using Bus line 64, Bus line 953, Bus line 954.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway and Malin Head?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway to Malin Head?

    The 64 bus line goes from Galway Ceannt Station near Galway in Ireland to Atu Letterkenny station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Atu Letterkenny station near Malin Head in Carndonagh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway to Malin Head by bus?

    The total travel time between Galway in Ireland and Malin Head in Carndonagh by bus is about 7 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Galway to get to Malin Head?

    Get on the 64 bus from the Galway Ceannt Station near Galway in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Galway and Malin Head?

    Get off the bus at the Atu Letterkenny stop, which is closest to Malin Head in Carndonagh.

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