The cheapest and fastest buses from Longford to Dublin
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Longford to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Dublin will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Longford for Dublin on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Longford to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Longford to Dublin
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 145 |
Direct buses 79 |
Fastest bus 1h 31m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Bus Éireann from Longford to DublinYou can travel by bus between Longford to Dublin with European Sleeper, Bus Éireann for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
European Sleeper
Bus Éireann
FAQs: Bus from Longford to Dublin

When departing from Longford, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Longford, Railway Station, Longford Hospital and Longford (Courthouse). When arriving in Dublin, you can end your journey in bus stations like Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Busáras, Dublin, Clifton Court Hotel and Dublin, Outside Heuston Train Station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Longford, Railway Station, which is located around 0.1 miles (213 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre.
- Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Ireland's oldest university housing the famous illuminated manuscript
- Dublin Castle, a historic complex that has been at the heart of the history and evolution of the city
- St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Ireland known for its stunning Gothic architecture
- Temple Bar, a vibrant cultural quarter known for its lively nightlife and cobblestone streets
- Phoenix Park, one of the largest enclosed public parks in any capital city in Europe, home to Dublin Zoo and the official residence of the President of Ireland.
- Guinness Storehouse, a seven-story museum dedicated to the history and making of Ireland's iconic beer with a rooftop bar offering panoramic views of Dublin
- Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison turned museum offering insights into Ireland's political history and struggle for independence
- National Gallery of Ireland, featuring an extensive collection of Irish and European art
- Croke Park Stadium Tour, exploring the home of Gaelic games with interactive exhibits and a skyline tour
- Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, a guided tour through the city's famous pubs with readings from Irish literary greats.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Longford to Dublin
- 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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