The average bus between Galway and Slane takes 3h 46m 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Galway and Slane. The earliest departure is at 8:15 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 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Slane. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Slane station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Galway to Slane bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Slane bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Slane station.
The distance between Galway and Slane is 172.9 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Slane via Bachelors Walk and Abbey St in around 4h 29m.