The cheapest and fastest buses from Ennis to Galway
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ennis to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ennis to Galway will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Ennis for Galway on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ennis to Galway
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ennis to Galway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 48 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€10 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ennis to Galway bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ennis to Galway buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:25 AM Ennis Station | 1h20 | 10:45 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Ennis Station | 1h20 | 11:45 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Ennis Station | 2h47 | 1:17 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Ennis Station | 1h20 | 12:45 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 8:25 AM Ennis Station | 1h20 | 9:45 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ennis to Galway
Buses from Ennis to Galway run on average 51 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 51 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:05, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 48 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 51 |
Direct buses 51 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 07:05 |
Last bus 21:25 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Éireann from Ennis to GalwayYou can travel by bus between Ennis to Galway with European Sleeper, Bus Éireann for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ennis to Galway
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ennis to Galway by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Ennis, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Ennis, Bus Station and Ennis, Clareabbey Vision House. When arriving in Galway, you can end your trip in coach stations like Galway, Bus Station and Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ennis, Bus Station, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Galway, Bus Station, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.
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