What is the travel distance from Dublin to Galway?

The distance separating Dublin and Galway is 115 miles (184 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dublin to Galway?

The majority of buses traveling from Dublin to Galway start their journey at Dublin Airport and wind up at New Coach Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Once in Galway, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cnoc Suain Conamara, The Latin Quarter, Athenry Heritage Centre, Galway City Museum and Galway Atlantaquaria.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Dublin to Galway on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55pm	Dublin Busaras	9h	9:55pm	GMIT	Cheapest
Bus	1:18pm	Dublin N4	5h 15m	6:33pm	GMIT	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	Dublin Busaras	8h 15m	7:35pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	11:20am	Dublin Busaras	8h 15m	7:35pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Dublin Busaras	8h 3m	8:33pm	GMIT	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Galway on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Crampton Quay, Temple Bar	2h 30m	1:15pm	New Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	1:45pm	New Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	3h	1:45pm	New Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Dublin Busaras	8h 8m	2:38pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	3h	2:45pm	New Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Galway on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Crampton Quay, Temple Bar	2h 30m	2:45am	New Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	3:00am	New Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	3:45am	New Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Dublin Busaras	9h 27m	4:27pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	5:45am	New Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Galway on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Crampton Quay, Temple Bar	2h 30m	2:45am	New Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	5:45am	New Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	3h	9:15am	New Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Dublin Busaras	9h 27m	4:27pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	3h	9:45am	New Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Galway on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Crampton Quay, Temple Bar	2h 30m	2:45am	New Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	3:00am	New Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	5:45am	New Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Dublin Busaras	9h 27m	4:27pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	3h	9:15am	New Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Galway on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Crampton Quay, Temple Bar	2h 30m	2:45am	New Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	3:00am	New Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	5:45am	New Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Dublin Busaras	9h 27m	4:27pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	3h	9:15am	New Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Dublin to Galway on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Crampton Quay, Temple Bar	2h 30m	2:45am	New Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	3:00am	New Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h 30m	5:45am	New Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Dublin Busaras	9h 27m	4:27pm	GMIT	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	3h	9:15am	New Coach Station	No tags

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Get from Dublin to Galway

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

110bus per day

3hAverage Duration

114 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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Expressway

4/5440 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Citylink

4.5/5675 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.3

Travelers have shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with this bus service, highlighting its punctuality and the friendly, helpful nature of the staff. The buses are described as comfortable and well-equipped with amenities like WiFi and clean bathrooms. However, some users noted minor issues such as tight seating or mismatched scheduling boards inside terminals. Overall, passengers appreciate the smooth journeys provided by attentive drivers who ensure a pleasant travel experience.

Irish Citylink Dublin Galway recent customer reviews

Bus left on time and arrived at my destination on time, the trip was very comfortable

Sean M.

November 10, 2025

Helpful staff, very pleasant. On time. However scheduling boards inside terminal did not match actual bus times.

Loretta J.

October 5, 2025

We left a bag at the airport by mistake. Calem really impressed us by really going out of his way to help us out. The ride down was amazing

Linda C.

September 24, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Dublin and Galway?

Stops in Dublin

A - Dublin Airport

B - City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)

C - Custom House Quay

D - Por

E - Dublin

F - Ferryport Terminal 2

Stops in Galway

A - New Coach Station

B - Eireann Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dublin to Galway by bus

What is the travel distance from Dublin to Galway?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dublin to Galway?
What are the best sights and things to do in Galway?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$43

11/14

$43

Today

$41

11/16

$21

11/17

$21

11/18

$21

11/19

$21

11/20

$21

The cheapest trip from Dublin to Galway was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $82 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Galway based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Expressway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.