The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin to Tuam
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin to Tuam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Tuam will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dublin for Tuam on Fri, Dec 26, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 26 the direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Fri, Dec 26 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 m 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.










Live departures
Dublin to Tuam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Tuam buses for today, Thursday, December 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:30 PM Dublin | 2h30 | 8:00 PM New Inner Relief Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Dublin | 3h25 | 9:40 PM Vicar Street | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Dublin | 2h30 | 11:00 PM New Inner Relief Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 26 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 AM Dublin | 2h30 | 2:45 AM New Inner Relief Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Dublin | 3h25 | 10:40 AM Vicar Street | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Dublin | 2h30 | 10:00 AM New Inner Relief Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Dublin | 3h21 | 11:06 AM Vicar Street | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Tuam
Buses from Dublin to Tuam run on average 30 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 30 |
Fastest bus 6h 33m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 21:40 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Citylink from Dublin to TuamYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Tuam with European Sleeper, Citylink for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Tuam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Tuam 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 Tuam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Tuam, Vicar Street (Community welfare office), located 0.4 miles (591 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dublin to Tuam
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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