How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Cavan?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dublin to Cavan start at R 468. The average price for this route is around R 490. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Dublin to Cavan?

The average bus journey time from Dublin to Cavan is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 97 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Dublin to Cavan route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Cavan?

The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Cavan at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Cavan?

A bus trip from Dublin to Cavan produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Dublin to Cavan from R 199 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Dublin to Cavan on 21 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	16:05	Cavan, Ireland	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Dublin Airport T2	1h 30m	21:50	Cavan, Ireland	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	17:35	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	17:00	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	19:05	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	18:30	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	20:35	Cavan, Ireland	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Cavan on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Dublin Airport T2	1h 30m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 55m	08:25	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	08:00	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	10:05	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	09:30	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	11:35	Cavan, Ireland	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Cavan on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	23:20	Cavan, Ireland	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Dublin Airport T2	1h 30m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	06:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 55m	08:25	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	08:00	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	10:05	Cavan, Ireland	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Cavan on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	08:20	Cavan, Ireland	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Dublin Airport T2	1h 30m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	06:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	08:20	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	08:00	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	09:50	Cavan, Ireland	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Cavan on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	00:50	Cavan, Ireland	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Dublin Airport T2	1h 30m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	06:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	08:20	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	08:00	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	09:50	Cavan, Ireland	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Cavan on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Dublin Airport T2	1h 30m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 55m	08:25	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	08:00	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	10:05	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	09:30	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	11:35	Cavan, Ireland	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Cavan on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 55m	08:25	Cavan, Ireland	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Dublin Airport T2	1h 30m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 50m	02:20	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	06:30	Dublin Busaras	1h 55m	08:25	Cavan, Ireland	No tags
Bus	08:00	Dublin Busaras	2h 5m	10:05	Cavan, Ireland	No tags

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Get from Dublin to Cavan

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 468, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44bus per day

2h 5mAverage duration

97 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5495 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Based on 495 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at R 468

Expressway Dublin Cavan recent customer reviews

Driver very professional and friendly nothing to much trouble responded to everyone’s queries in a very helpful way

Maighread G.

20 November 2024

On time

Padraig K.

29 November 2025

Smooth comfortable journey

James F.

13 September 2024

IE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dublin to Cavan by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Cavan?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dublin to Cavan start at R 468. The average price for this route is around R 490. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Dublin to Cavan?
The average bus journey time from Dublin to Cavan is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 97 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Dublin to Cavan route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Cavan?
The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Cavan at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Cavan?
A bus trip from Dublin to Cavan produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

19/01

R 440

20/01

R 442

Today

R 444

22/01

R 441

23/01

R 201

24/01

R 201

25/01

R 201

26/01

R 444

The cheapest trip from Dublin to Cavan was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 201

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dublin to Cavan as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 201 to R 1 412 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Cavan based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 201, which is on 2026-01-24.