How to get from Galway to Tralee by bus?

From Galway to Tralee by bus

To get from Galway to Tralee in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 251 bus from Galway Coach Station station to Henry Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 301 bus and finally take the 300 bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay station to Tralee Prince's Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min. The bus schedule from Galway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tralee on the Moovit app.

269min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 301301
Bus - 300300
Walk to Tralee
Leaves from Galway Coach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Station
    ID 511201
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Cork Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Henry Street
    ID 608041
    90 min
  • 4
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Westbury
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Arthur's Quay
    ID 605571
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limerick Arthur's Quay
    ID 605551
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Tralee Prince's Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tralee Prince's Street
    ID 11999
    100 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tralee
    Walk to
    Tralee
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Galway to Tralee by bus via 51, 300 and 300

To get from Galway to Tralee in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51 bus from Galway Ceannt Station station to Bunratty station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 300 bus and finally take the 300 bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay station to Tralee Prince's Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min. The bus schedule from Galway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tralee on the Moovit app.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 300300
Bus - 300300
Walk to Tralee
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 - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bunratty
    ID 609551
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bunratty
    ID 609511
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Bachelors Walk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Arthur's Quay
    ID 605551
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Tralee Prince's Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tralee Prince's Street
    ID 11999
    100 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tralee
    Walk to
    Tralee
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway to Tralee

The distance between Galway, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland is approximately 203.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway to Tralee by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Galway to Tralee

To check the bus schedule from Galway to Tralee using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Galway) and destination (Tralee), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Galway to Tralee by bus via 51, 300 and 300

To get from Galway to Tralee in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51 bus from Galway Ceannt Station station to Bunratty station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 300 bus and finally take the 300 bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay station to Tralee Prince's Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min. The bus schedule from Galway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tralee on the Moovit app.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 300300
Bus - 300300
Walk to Tralee
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 - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bunratty
    ID 609551
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bunratty
    ID 609511
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Bachelors Walk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Arthur's Quay
    ID 605551
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Tralee Prince's Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tralee Prince's Street
    ID 11999
    100 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tralee
    Walk to
    Tralee
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 301, Bus line 300.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Galway to Tralee?

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 300, Bus line 300.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

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

    The 251 bus line goes from Galway Coach Station station near Galway to Cork Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cork Airport station near Tralee in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Galway and Tralee in Ireland by bus is about 4 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 251 bus from the Galway Coach Station stop near Galway in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cork Airport stop, which is closest to Tralee in Ireland.

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