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Cheap bus tickets from Dublin Airport to Galway
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Bus from Dublin Airport to Galway: Journey Information
There are 19 intercity buses per day from Dublin Airport to Galway. Traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Galway usually takes around 3 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Distance
- 117 mi (188 km)
- Shortest duration
- 2h 30m
- Cheapest price
- $25.59
- Trips per day
- 19
- Most frequent service
- Irish Citylink
- Bus lines
- 1
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Dublin Airport to Galway Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Dublin Airport to Galway:
See more detailsHow much is a bus ticket from Dublin Airport to Galway?
Bus tickets for a trip from Dublin Airport to Galway cost about $26 when you book at the cheapest time, 12 days ahead. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Dublin Airport to Galway by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Dublin Airport to Galway in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $26 to $27. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 4, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Galway this week, bus tickets are available starting at $26.
Average bus ticket prices from Dublin Airport to Galway by month
Traveling from Dublin Airport to Galway by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $27 whenever you decide to travel.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 12 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $0.10 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Dublin Airport to Galway?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Dublin Airport to Galway. Irish Citylink connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Citylink | 19 | 3h 16m | $25.77 |
Irish Citylink is a bus transportation company with routes to major cities across Ireland, including Dublin Airport to Galway. On this route, it usually takes Irish Citylink 3 hours and 16 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 traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Galway
There are 19 scheduled buses 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 buses which you can take the entire route from Dublin Airport to Galway without transferring.
Trips per day
19
Direct trips
19
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 16 minutes to cover the 117 miles from Dublin Airport to Galway. However, the fastest bus 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 movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus 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 bus leaves at 12:30 AM and the last bus leaves at 11:55 PM. To see the times for all buses from Dublin Airport to Galway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
12:30am
Latest bus
11:55pm
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus 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 bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
Most crowded
Saturday
Least crowded
Monday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Dublin Airport?
Main departure station: Dublin Airport
Most buses depart from the main station in Dublin Airport.
All bus stations in Dublin Airport:
- Dublin Airport
Where does the bus arrive in Galway?
Main arrival station: New Coach Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Galway.
All bus stations in Galway:
- New Coach Station
- GMIT Public Bus Stop
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