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4.6The most popular day trips from Dublin are Galway, Cork, Kilkenny, Wexford, and Waterford. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journeyfrom Dublin on Omio.
Galway is a lively west coast city known for traditional music, colorful streets, and a strong creative spirit. Set by the River Corrib near Galway Bay, it mixes youthful energy with deep Irish-speaking and maritime traditions.
Cork is known for its food culture, waterside center, and strong local identity. The River Lee shapes a compact city of markets, historic streets, pubs, and contemporary arts spaces.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Cork among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $444. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $444, and a flight costs an average of $444.
Kilkenny is a compact medieval city known for its castle, narrow streets, and strong arts culture. Historic buildings, craft traditions, and busy pubs give it an atmosphere that is both old and lively.
Wexford is a historic harbour town in southeast Ireland known for its maritime roots and opera festival. Its colourful waterfront, old lanes and nearby beaches give it an easygoing coastal character.
Waterford is Ireland's oldest city, with Viking roots and a compact centre shaped by medieval streets. It is known for Waterford Crystal, riverfront character and easy access to the surrounding coast.
The fair city of Dublin epitomizes everything that is wonderful about Ireland. Home to the colorful Temple Bar area, the birthplace of many a literary great and also of Guinness, Dublin is one of the liveliest and most interesting cities in Western Europe.
Flights to Ireland's capital arrive at Dublin International Airport located 10 km to the north of the city. As a major international airport, Dublin is served by many national and budget airline carriers including Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Air France and British Airways. Onward travel to Dublin centre involves a large choice of coach and bus shuttle services including Dublin Bus, Air Coach and Bus Éireann, with an average journey time of 30 minutes to the city centre.
Travel to Dublin by train will involve arriving at either Heuston Station or Connolly Station. Heuston Station is found to the west of the city centre with trains arriving from locations in the west and south of Ireland such as Cork and Limerick. Trains from the southeast and Northern Ireland arrive at Connolly Station which is found to the east of the city. Both stations link to the rest central Dublin via the LUAS tram service and the DART rail service.
Buses and coaches to Dublin arrive at the main bus terminal, Busáras. The Bus Station is found just to the east of the city close to Connolly Station. Local bus services are operated by Bus Eireann with national coach services and intercontinental services operated by Eurolines, Citylink and GoBus.
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