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Dublin Airport to Galway Bus Schedule
Bus from Dublin Airport to Galway: Journey Information
There are 34 intercity buses per day from Dublin Airport to Galway. Traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Galway usually takes around 2 hours and 50 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 | $26.49 |
| Trips per day | 34 |
| Most frequent service | Irish Citylink |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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 | 34 | 2h 50m | $26.72 |
Book Irish Citylink from Dublin Airport to Galway from $26. There are 34 trips per day offered by Irish Citylink from Dublin Airport to Galway and you can expect on average to pay for a Irish Citylink ticket to Galway. In Dublin Airport, Irish Citylink departs to Galway from Dublin Airport . In Galway, Irish Citylink arrives at New Coach Station .
An average trip on Irish Citylink from Dublin Airport to Galway takes 2 hours and 50 minutes , while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Galway in 2 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Irish Citylink offers 32 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Galway.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Galway
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 50 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Dublin Airport to Galway for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Dublin Airport to Galway, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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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
All buses from Dublin Airport arrive at one main station in Galway.
All bus stations in Galway:
New Coach Station
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