Cheap coach tickets from Dublin Airport to Galway

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Coach from Dublin Airport to Galway: Journey Information

There are 18 intercity coaches per day from Dublin Airport to Galway. Travelling by coach from Dublin Airport to Galway usually takes around 3 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance
117 mi (188 km)
Shortest duration
2h 30m
Cheapest price
£19.16
Trips per day
18
Most frequent service
Irish Citylink
Coach lines
1

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How much is a coach ticket from Dublin Airport to Galway?

Coach tickets for a trip from Dublin Airport to Galway cost about £19 when you book at the cheapest time, 12 days ahead. Opting to take a coach is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Dublin Airport to Galway by travel date

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If you're planning to travel by coach from Dublin Airport to Galway in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £19 to £20. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 7 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Galway this week, coach tickets are available starting at £19.

Average coach ticket prices from Dublin Airport to Galway by month

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Travelling from Dublin Airport to Galway by coach will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, coach ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £20 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 12 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £0.07 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from Dublin Airport to Galway?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Dublin Airport to Galway. Irish Citylink connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Irish Citylink183h 21m£19.29
  • Irish Citylink is a coach transport company with routes to major cities across Ireland, including Dublin Airport to Galway. On this route, it usually takes Irish Citylink 3 hours and 21 minutes to make the journey. Irish Citylink coaches have ample storage space for any luggage you may be carrying and also provide complimentary Wi-Fi, toilets, and friendly, attentive staff.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Dublin Airport to Galway

There are 18 scheduled coaches that travel from Dublin Airport to Galway every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Dublin Airport to Galway without transferring.

Trips per day

18

Direct trips

18

The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 117 miles from Dublin Airport to Galway. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a film. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

117

Distance (km)

188

The first coach leaves at 0:30 and the last coach leaves at 23:55. To see the times for all coaches from Dublin Airport to Galway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

12:30am

Latest coach

11:55pm

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travellers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Galway. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Saturday

Least crowded

Monday

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Dublin Airport?

Main departure station: Dublin Airport

Most coaches depart from the main station in Dublin Airport.

All coach stations in Dublin Airport:

  • Dublin Airport

Where does the coach arrive in Galway?

Main arrival station: New Coach Station

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Galway.

Coach stations in Galway:

  • New Coach Station
  • GMIT Public Bus Stop

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