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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dublin to Galway from various bus operators like Expressway or Irish Citylink for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$20

Saturday

$20

Sunday

$20

Monday

$20

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	12:15 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	2:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 12:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	9:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	9:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway	6h 53m	7:25 AM	Dublin	Busáras	2:18 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 7:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 2:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 53m
Expressway	7h 13m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Busáras	5:13 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/4/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/4/2025 5:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	12:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	2:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway	6h 53m	7:25 AM	Dublin	Busáras	2:18 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$38	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 7:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:18:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 53m
Expressway	9h 35m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Busáras	7:35 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$38	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	12:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	2:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 12:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway	8h 8m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Busáras	2:38 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 8m
Expressway	8h 15m	6:30 AM	Dublin	Busáras	2:45 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	12:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	2:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 12:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway	7h 13m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Busáras	5:13 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m
Expressway	9h 10m	12:55 PM	Dublin	Busáras	10:05 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 12:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	12:15 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	2:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 12:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	9:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	9:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway	6h 53m	7:25 AM	Dublin	Busáras	2:18 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 7:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 53m
Expressway	7h 13m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Busáras	5:13 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	12:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	2:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 12:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway	6h 46m	7:25 AM	Dublin	Busáras	2:11 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 7:25:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:11:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 46m
Expressway	9h 25m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Busáras	7:25 PM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM to Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	12:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	2:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 12:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Dublin	Crampton Quay	9:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Crampton Quay, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway	6h 53m	7:25 AM	Dublin	Busáras	2:18 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 7:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 53m
Expressway	7h 13m	10:00 AM	Dublin	Busáras	5:13 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 13m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dublin to Galway is $18 on 12/20/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dublin and Galway

See here how frequent the connections between Dublin and Galway are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 320 daily buses from Dublin to Galway. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 284 daily coaches between Dublin and Galway.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 1380 buses from Dublin to Galway, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Galway, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dublin to Galway

Compare all providers like Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel 306 times every day by bus from Dublin to Galway in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dublin to Galway starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	306 Ø
Distance	115.6 miles
Bus Companies	Expressway and Irish Citylink

Cheapest bus connections from Dublin to Galway

Every day, 306 buses from 2 bus companies leave Dublin for Galway: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$20

Friday 12/05

$20

Saturday 12/06

$20

Sunday 12/07

$20

Monday 12/08

$36

Tuesday 12/09

$20

Wednesday 12/10

$36

Thursday 12/11

$20

Friday 12/12

$36

Saturday 12/13

$20

Sunday 12/14

$20

Monday 12/15

$20

Tuesday 12/16

$20

Wednesday 12/17

$20

Thursday 12/18

$20

Friday 12/19

$20

Saturday 12/20

$18

Sunday 12/21

$20

Monday 12/22

$20

Tuesday 12/23

$20

Wednesday 12/24

$20

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$20

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Dublin to Galway

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dublin to Galway, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $18, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dublin to Galway. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Galway, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Dublin to Galway

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dublin to Galway in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dublin to Galway, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Dublin to Galway are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Dublin to Galway

These are the most booked bus companies between Dublin to Galway from our users.

Irish Citylink from Dublin to Galway

Here you will find the key facts about the Irish Citylink bus route Dublin to Galway:

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	64 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Expressway from Dublin to Galway

Here you will find the key facts about the Expressway bus route Dublin to Galway:

Cheapest Price	$34
Fastest Bus	4h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	2:40 PM
Daily Connections	242 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Dublin and Galway

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dublin and Galway.

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Central Bus Station

Station Rd

Old Dublin Road Station

Old Dublin Rd

NUIG

Eyre Square

Spanish Arch, Stop 522011

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dublin to Galway

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dublin to Galway? Or which bus companies serve the route Dublin to Galway? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dublin to Galway bus

How much does a Dublin Galway bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 2h 30m to reach Galway. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dublin to Galway?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $76. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Galway.

On average, how many connections are available from Dublin to Galway each day?

Every day, the Dublin to Galway bus route is served by approximately 306 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dublin to Galway take?

The fastest bus from Dublin to Galway is offered by Irish Citylink and takes 2h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dublin to Galway?

The earliest bus arriving in Galway from Dublin starts at 12:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Dublin to Galway?

The latest bus trip departing from Dublin for Galway starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dublin Galway route?

When traveling by bus from Dublin to Galway, passengers can travel with Expressway and Irish Citylink. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Galway?

You can check all the direct connections between Dublin and Galway by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Expressway and Irish Citylink.

What can I take with me on the Dublin to Galway bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Dublin Galway bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dublin Galway bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dublin to Galway on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dublin to Galway

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dublin and to Galway

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dublin and to Galway. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!