What's the distance between Galway and Castlebar by coach?

The journey from Galway to Castlebar by coach covers an approximate distance of 42 miles (67 km).

What is the best way to go from Galway to Castlebar without a car?

You can reach Castlebar from Galway by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Galway to Castlebar from £10 | Compare & Save up to 35%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Galway to Castlebar on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:10	GMIT	1h 35m	11:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags
Bus	09:30	Galway R336 Forster Court	1h 48m	11:18	Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	13:10	GMIT	1h 35m	14:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags
Bus	11:30	Galway R336 Forster Court	1h 48m	13:18	Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Galway to Castlebar on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:10	GMIT	1h 35m	11:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags
Bus	09:30	Galway R336 Forster Court	1h 48m	11:18	Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	13:10	GMIT	1h 35m	14:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags
Bus	11:30	Galway R336 Forster Court	1h 48m	13:18	Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Galway to Castlebar on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	Cheapest
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	Fastest
Bus	10:10	GMIT	1h 35m	11:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags
Bus	09:30	Galway R336 Forster Court	1h 48m	11:18	Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:10	GMIT	1h 35m	11:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags

Next departures from Galway to Castlebar on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	Cheapest
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	Fastest
Bus	10:10	GMIT	1h 35m	11:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags
Bus	09:30	Galway R336 Forster Court	1h 48m	11:18	Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	13:10	GMIT	1h 35m	14:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags

Next departures from Galway to Castlebar on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	Cheapest
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	Fastest
Bus	10:10	GMIT	1h 35m	11:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags
Bus	09:30	Galway R336 Forster Court	1h 48m	11:18	Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:10	GMIT	1h 35m	11:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags

Next departures from Galway to Castlebar on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	Cheapest
Bus	07:10	GMIT	1h 35m	08:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	Fastest
Bus	10:10	GMIT	1h 35m	11:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags
Bus	11:30	Galway R336 Forster Court	1h 48m	13:18	Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:10	GMIT	1h 35m	11:45	Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 02:02 GMT.

Get from Galway to Castlebar

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1h 45mAverage duration

42 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Citylink

4.5/5675 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi4.3

Expressway

4/5440 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.1

Based on 440 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Expressway Galway Castlebar recent customer reviews

Being a bad bus traveler i was very anxious about the trip. The bus driver was so pleasant and helpful, and a very good driver. They were a couple of incidents(other drivers driving out of side roads and roundabouts while bus had right of way) that could have angered a driver but he seemed so in control and unstressed and calm.

Catherine M.

31 October 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Galway and Castlebar?

Stops in Galway

A - Eireann Station

B - New Coach Station

Stops in Castlebar

A - Castlebar - Stephen Garvey Way Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Galway to Castlebar

What's the distance between Galway and Castlebar by coach?
The journey from Galway to Castlebar by coach covers an approximate distance of 42 miles (67 km).
What is the best way to go from Galway to Castlebar without a car?
You can reach Castlebar from Galway by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£14

17/11

£14

Today

£14

19/11

£14

20/11

£10

21/11

£10

22/11

£10

23/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Galway to Castlebar was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Galway to Castlebar as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £15 for a bus ticket from Galway to Castlebar based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Citylink will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.