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The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin Airport to Galway
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 09
Cheapest price on Oct 09
$30
Average ticket price on Oct 09
$31
Fastest journey on Oct 09
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
2 h 36 m
Buses on Oct 09
15
Distance
187 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin Airport to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin Airport to Galway will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Fast buses
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 15 buses from Dublin Airport to Galway, including 13 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct buses cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Fri, Oct 09 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:30 AM2h30Dublin Airport Zone 113:00 AMGalway$301One-way0 transfers- 3:15 AM2h30Dublin Airport Zone 115:45 AMGalway$301One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 AM3h00Dublin Airport Zone 119:15 AMGalway$301One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM3h55Dublin Airport Zone 1110:25 AMGalway$301One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 AM3h00Dublin Airport Zone 139:45 AMGalway$301One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 AM2h30Dublin Airport Zone 113:00 AMGalway$301One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 AM2h30Dublin Airport Zone 115:45 AMGalway$301One-way0 transfers
- 10:15 AM2h30Dublin Airport Zone 1112:45 PMGalway$301One-way0 transfers
- 11:15 AM2h30Dublin Airport Zone 111:45 PMGalway$301One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 AM3h00Dublin Airport Zone 119:15 AMGalway$301One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin Airport to Galway
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Take a bus from Dublin Airport to Galway and enjoy the approximately 116 miles (187 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Dublin Airport to Galway Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Dublin Airport to Galway bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin Airport to Galway buses for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5:10 PM Dublin Airport, Terminal 2 (dub) | 3h05 | 8:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
| 5:15 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h30 | 7:45 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h55 | 9:25 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:10 PM Dublin Airport, Terminal 2 (dub) | 3h05 | 9:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
| 6:15 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h30 | 8:45 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:45 PM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 3h00 | 9:45 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:15 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h00 | 10:15 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h55 | 11:25 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 PM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 3h00 | 10:45 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:15 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h00 | 11:15 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:15 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h00 | 12:15 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h55 | 1:25 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:45 PM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 3h00 | 12:45 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h00 | 1:15 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 1h30 | 12:30 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h00 | 2:30 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:55 PM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 2h50 | 2:45 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 9 | |||||
| 12:30 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h30 | 3:00 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:15 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h30 | 5:45 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:15 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h00 | 9:15 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h55 | 10:25 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:45 AM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 3h00 | 9:45 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:15 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h00 | 10:15 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:15 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h00 | 11:15 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h55 | 12:25 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 AM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 3h00 | 11:45 AM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:15 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h00 | 12:15 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:10 AM Dublin Airport, Terminal 2 (dub) | 3h05 | 1:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
| 10:15 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h30 | 12:45 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:15 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h30 | 1:45 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 3h55 | 3:25 PM Galway | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:10 PM Dublin Airport, Terminal 2 (dub) | 3h05 | 3:15 PM Galway | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Bus providers: Dublin Express, Citylink from Dublin Airport to GalwayYou can travel by bus between Dublin Airport to Galway with Dublin Express, Citylink. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Dublin Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Dublin Express Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Dublin Express Price
$41 (€34)
Dublin Express frequency
4 a day
Citylink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Citylink Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Citylink Price
$30 (€25)
Citylink frequency
21 a day
Complete guide to Galway
Things to do in Galway
Discover the best of Galway — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Galway trip today.
- Recommended
Galway Arts Centre
Contemporary visual arts centre with changing exhibitions by Irish and international artists. A strong stop for modern culture in the city centre.
- Recommended
University of Galway Arts Millennium Building Gallery
University gallery presenting ambitious contemporary art shows and commissions. It is respected nationally and sits within the University of Galway campus.
- Must visit
Eyre Square
Galway’s central public square with memorials, greenery, and frequent events. It is the city’s main meeting point and a practical sightseeing base.
- Must visit
Shop Street
Lively pedestrian street known for buskers, colorful shopfronts, and constant atmosphere. It captures the social energy many visitors expect from Galway.
- Must visit
The Claddagh
Historic former fishing village west of the centre. Its lanes, cottages, and bay views make it one of Galway’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
- Gluten-free
Galway Bay Oysters
Fresh oysters from nearby Galway Bay, prized for their clean briny taste and strong link to the city’s long shellfish tradition.
Galway Seafood Chowder
A rich seafood soup of white fish, mussels, salmon or prawns in a creamy broth, common on Galway menus because of the Atlantic catch.
Black Pudding
Traditional Irish sausage made with pork, oats and spices. It is a staple in breakfasts across Galway and the west of Ireland.
Aniar
Michelin-starred dining by Galway Bay, known for elegant seasonal Irish cooking and a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.
Kai Restaurant
Well-regarded modern Irish restaurant serving local seafood and produce in a polished but relaxed setting.
The Quays Bar
Popular pub and restaurant known for hearty Irish dishes, oysters and live music in a bustling traditional atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Ireland. Rooms and dining cost more than many smaller European cities, but buses are reasonable and budget eats are easy to find.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for fast food or casual lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €3-4.50 for cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10% for good service is appreciated if not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
FAQs: Bus from Dublin Airport to Galway
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin Airport to Galway by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The earliest bus from Dublin Airport to Galway leaves at 12:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Dublin Airport to Galway leaves at 11:55 PM.
When taking a bus from Dublin Airport to Galway, you can count on Dublin Express, Citylink for the best way to get you to Galway. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Dublin Airport and Galway and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, you can take a bus between Dublin Airport and Galway.
No, the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway.
No, luggage for the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Dublin Airport to Galway.
Ireland uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find using cards more convenient and widely accepted for payments, though carrying some cash can be helpful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Galway, travelers should be aware of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the city center and during festivals. Taxi scams can occur, so it’s advisable to use licensed taxis or pre-book rides. Additionally, travelers should be cautious of unofficial street vendors and avoid sharing personal information with strangers. Staying vigilant in busy nightlife spots helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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