4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Galway to Belfast
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€0.00
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€36
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 42 m
Buses on Sep 18
8
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galway to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Galway to Belfast without transferring at least once.
12:15 PM5h30Galway5:45 PMBelfastFind prices3 transfers- 3:15 AM4h30Galway7:45 AMBelfast€411One-way1 transfer
- 4:15 AM4h30Galway8:45 AMBelfast€411One-way1 transfer
- 6:45 AM5h00Galway11:45 AMBelfast€411One-way1 transfer
- 8:00 AM4h45Galway12:45 PMBelfast€411One-way1 transfer
- 3:15 AM4h30Galway7:45 AMBelfast€411One-way1 transfer
- 4:15 AM4h30Galway8:45 AMBelfast€411One-way1 transfer
- 8:00 AM4h45Galway12:45 PMBelfast€411One-way1 transfer
- 9:00 AM4h45Galway1:45 PMBelfast€411One-way1 transfer
- 6:45 AM5h00Galway11:45 AMBelfast€411One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare flight and bus for Galway to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Galway to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €411.
Distance: 251 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €411 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Galway to Belfast:
A bus is €369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Galway to Belfast costing on average €411.
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 32m.
Live departures
Galway to Belfast bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Belfast buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM Galway | 4h45 | 12:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| 9:00 AM Galway | 4h45 | 1:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| 9:45 AM Galway | 5h00 | 2:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| 11:45 AM Galway | 5h00 | 4:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| 12:15 PM Galway | 5h30 | 5:45 PM Belfast | 3 transfers | |
| 12:15 PM Galway | 5h30 | 5:45 PM Belfast | 2 transfers | |
| 1:45 PM Galway | 5h00 | 6:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| 2:15 PM Galway | 5h30 | 7:45 PM Belfast | 3 transfers | |
| 3:15 PM Galway | 5h30 | 8:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| 5:45 PM Galway | 5h00 | 10:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| 7:15 PM Galway | 5h30 | 12:45 AM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| 3:15 AM Galway | 4h30 | 7:45 AM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| 4:15 AM Galway | 4h30 | 8:45 AM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
| 6:45 AM Galway | 5h00 | 11:45 AM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Belfast
Ireland
United Kingdom
Buses from Galway to Belfast run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €41 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 251 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 251 km |
Average bus duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 7:15 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Citylink from Galway to BelfastYou can travel by bus between Galway to Belfast with AirCoach, Citylink for as low as €41. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Galway to Belfast
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Belfast 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 Belfast, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- AirCoach
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- AirCoach
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- AirCoach
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- AirCoach
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
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