The average bus between Galway and Slane takes 4h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. 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 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Slane at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Parkgate Street and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galway to Slane? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Slane. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Slane station via Parkgate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Galway to Slane bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach 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 255 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Slane via Parkgate Street, Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, Dublin Eden Quay O'Connell Street & Marlborough Street, and Abbey Street in around 4h 34m.