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The cheapest and fastest buses from Galway to Dublin
Showing times and prices for Aug 05
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
2637 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galway to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galway to Dublin will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Fast buses
Of the 7 buses that leave Galway for Dublin on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 2637 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
1:00 AM3h30Galway4:30 AMParkgate Street$311One-way0 transfers- 5:00 AM3h30Galway8:30 AMParkgate Street$311One-way0 transfers
- 12:01 AM3h34Galway3:35 AMHeuston Station$421One-way1 transfer
- 2:15 AM3h20Galway5:35 AMHeuston Station$421One-way1 transfer
- 2:45 AM3h26Galway6:11 AMHeuston Station$421One-way1 transfer
- 2:15 AM3h20Galway5:35 AMHeuston Station$421One-way1 transfer
- 2:45 AM3h26Galway6:11 AMHeuston Station$421One-way1 transfer
- 3:15 AM3h26Galway6:41 AMHeuston Station$421One-way1 transfer
- 1:00 AM3h30Galway4:30 AMParkgate Street$311One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM3h30Galway8:30 AMParkgate Street$311One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Dublin
Ireland
Belarus
Buses from Galway to Dublin run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 but you can travel from only $27 by train.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 19:15. The fastest bus covers the 1638 miles (2637 km) distance in 2h 20m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $27
Distance 1638 miles (2637 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 7:15 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $27
Galway to Dublin Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:41AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:48AM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Live departures
Galway to Dublin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Dublin buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 AM Galway | 2h25 | 12:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:45 AM Galway | 2h20 | 1:05 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:15 AM Galway | 2h25 | 1:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:30 AM Galway | 3h14 | 2:44 PM Heuston Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11:45 AM Galway | 2h20 | 2:05 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Galway | 3h30 | 3:30 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:15 PM Galway | 2h25 | 2:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:45 PM Galway | 2h20 | 3:05 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:15 PM Galway | 2h25 | 3:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:45 PM Galway | 2h20 | 4:05 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM Galway | 3h30 | 5:30 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:15 PM Galway | 2h25 | 4:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:45 PM Galway | 2h20 | 5:05 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:15 PM Galway | 2h25 | 5:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Galway | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:15 PM Galway | 2h25 | 6:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:45 PM Galway | 2h20 | 7:05 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:15 PM Galway | 2h25 | 7:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:45 PM Galway | 2h20 | 8:05 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 PM Galway | 3h30 | 9:30 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:15 PM Galway | 2h25 | 8:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:45 PM Galway | 2h20 | 9:05 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:15 PM Galway | 2h25 | 9:40 PM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
| 12:01 AM Galway | 3h34 | 3:35 AM Heuston Station | 1 transfer | |
| 1:00 AM Galway | 3h30 | 4:30 AM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:15 AM Galway | 3h20 | 5:35 AM Heuston Station | 1 transfer | |
| 2:45 AM Galway | 3h26 | 6:11 AM Heuston Station | 1 transfer | |
| 3:15 AM Galway | 3h26 | 6:41 AM Heuston Station | 1 transfer | |
| 4:15 AM Galway | 3h33 | 7:48 AM Heuston Station | 1 transfer | |
| 5:00 AM Galway | 3h30 | 8:30 AM Parkgate Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus providers: Citylink from Galway to DublinYou can travel by bus between Galway to Dublin with Citylink for as low as $27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Citylink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Price
$31
Citylink frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Bus from Galway to Dublin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Dublin 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 Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Galway to Dublin can start from as little as $31 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Galway to Dublin is $34 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Galway to Dublin is 2h 20m to travel the 1638 miles (2637 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Galway to Dublin leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Galway to Dublin leaves at 7:15 PM.
Yes, there are 18 direct buses a day from Galway to Dublin with Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Galway to Dublin, you can count on Citylink for the best way to get you to Dublin. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Galway and Dublin and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Galway and Dublin including taking a bus and train.
No, the bus from Galway to Dublin has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Galway to Dublin.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Galway to Dublin.
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 Galway to Dublin.
No, luggage for the bus from Galway to Dublin needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Galway to Dublin.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Galway to Dublin.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Galway to Dublin.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Galway to Dublin.
The currency used in Belarus is the Belarusian ruble (BYN). Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cash is often preferred in smaller towns and markets, while cards are widely accepted in cities, hotels, and larger stores.
In Dublin, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transport, popular tourist sites, and busy streets. ATM scams and fake charity collectors have also been reported. It's advisable to avoid unlicensed taxis and be wary of overcharging. Staying alert in nightlife areas and securing personal belongings 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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