What is the distance between Waterford and Galway?

The distance between the two cities is 107 miles (173 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Waterford to Galway?

If you're headed to Galway from Waterford, chances are that your bus will depart from Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel and arrive at Eireann Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Once in Galway, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Connemara National Park, Galway Atlantaquaria, Galway City Museum, Druid Lane Theatre and Menlo Castle.

Bus Waterford to Galway from $24 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Waterford to Galway on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40pm	Waterford Bus Station	6h 5m	8:45pm	Eireann Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40pm	Waterford Bus Station	4h 55m	7:35pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	2:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	5h 52m	8:35pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	2:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	5h 52m	8:35pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	2:43pm	Waterford Cork Road	6h 52m	9:35pm	GMIT	No tags

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Get from Waterford to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

131bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Waterford and Galway?

Stops in Waterford

A
Waterford Bus Station - Days Hotel
7 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
B
Waterford Bus Stop
36 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Ireland
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Stops in Galway

A
Eireann Station
Station Rd, Galway, Ireland
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B
New Coach Station
Unit 29, Teach Fiontraíochta, Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5443 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 443 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $53

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Waterford to Galway by bus

What is the distance between Waterford and Galway?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Waterford to Galway?
What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

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The cheapest trip from Waterford to Galway was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $64 for a bus ticket from Waterford to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-28.