- Must visit
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Ireland’s premier archaeology museum, famous for prehistoric gold, Viking artifacts, and bog bodies. A must for understanding Irish history in one place.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mullingar to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mullingar to Dublin will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 25 buses that leave Mullingar for Dublin on Tue, Jun 02, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 34 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.





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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mullingar to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mullingar to Dublin:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mullingar to Dublin costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Dublin take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $22 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 1h 11m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Bus Éireann.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 03:17AM | Arrival Time 05:19AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 06:03AM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:04AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:34AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 10:46AM | Arrival Time 12:38PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 01:48PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 12:48PM | Arrival Time 02:48PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 01:49PM | Arrival Time 03:42PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 02:49PM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 04:32PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:51PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 1h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:19PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 07:46PM | Arrival Time 09:26PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:38PM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:19PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bus Éireann | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Mullingar to Dublin buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:17 AM Austin Friars Street | 2h02 | 5:19 AM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:03 AM Austin Friars Street | 1h35 | 7:38 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:33 AM Austin Friars Street | 2h01 | 8:34 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:04 AM Austin Friars Street | 1h53 | 8:57 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:34 AM Austin Friars Street | 2h00 | 9:34 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:17 AM Austin Friars Street | 1h47 | 10:04 AM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Austin Friars Street | 2h00 | 10:35 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Austin Friars Street | 1h49 | 11:34 AM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 AM Austin Friars Street | 1h52 | 12:17 PM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:46 AM Austin Friars Street | 1h52 | 12:38 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:48 AM Austin Friars Street | 2h00 | 1:48 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:48 PM Austin Friars Street | 2h00 | 2:48 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:49 PM Austin Friars Street | 1h53 | 3:42 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:49 PM Austin Friars Street | 2h10 | 4:59 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:51 PM Austin Friars Street | 1h41 | 4:32 PM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Austin Friars Street | 2h04 | 5:54 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Austin Friars Street | 2h01 | 6:51 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Austin Friars Street | 1h53 | 7:43 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:01 PM Austin Friars Street | 1h41 | 7:42 PM Dublin | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Austin Friars Street | 1h34 | 8:19 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:46 PM Austin Friars Street | 1h40 | 9:26 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:38 PM Austin Friars Street | 1h11 | 9:49 PM Dublin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mullingar to Dublin run on average 58 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 58 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 11m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Discover the best of Dublin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dublin trip today.
Ireland’s premier archaeology museum, famous for prehistoric gold, Viking artifacts, and bog bodies. A must for understanding Irish history in one place.
The country’s leading art gallery, with Irish and European masters, rotating exhibitions, and a central location near Merrion Square.
Major contemporary art museum set in the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham, combining strong exhibitions with impressive formal grounds.
Dublin’s best-known central quarter, famous for cobbled lanes, street life, and nightlife. Very touristy but still a classic first-time stop.
The city’s main pedestrian shopping street, known for buskers, energy, and easy access to major attractions around the center.
Elegant Victorian city park ideal for a short walk, with lawns, lakes, monuments, and a prime location at the top of Grafton Street.
A classic Dublin and Irish dish made with slow-cooked lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and carrots. It is prized for its simplicity, warmth, and deep traditional roots.
A traditional Dublin specialty of sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions gently simmered together. It is especially associated with the city and old working-class home cooking.
A traditional Irish potato pancake or griddled potato cake, sometimes filled or served with butter. It reflects the central role of potatoes in Irish cooking.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant offering refined contemporary Irish cuisine in an elegant setting, widely regarded as one of Dublin’s top culinary destinations.
A popular Temple Bar restaurant specializing in boxty and other traditional Irish dishes, with a casual setting that introduces visitors to classic local food.
A long-established riverside restaurant known for modern Irish cooking, excellent local produce, and a warm literary atmosphere near the Ha'penny Bridge.
Dublin is pricey by European standards, especially for hotels and dining. Pubs, coffee, and transport are also above average.
Service is often included or reflected in prices. In restaurants, 10% is appreciated for good service if not added. Round up taxis. Tipping in pubs and cafes is optional, not expected.
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