Galway to Slane Buses

Galway to Slane buses

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The average bus between Galway and Slane takes 4h 7m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway to Slane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration: 254 km
Distance: €33
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus 980

4h 29m

€26–37

Galway to Slane bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Galway and Slane. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Slane at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:15 PM → 9:55 PM
3h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 5:45 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:45 AM → 12:55 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:55 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 8:10 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:45 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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