Bus Galway to Dublin: Compare prices and save money

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

today

$20

tomorrow

$20

Sunday

$20

Monday

$20

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$20

Thursday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	5:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 5:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 6:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 7:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (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	9h 53m	8:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	6:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Basic	$35	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:38:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 53m
Expressway	7h 49m	1:00 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:49 PM	Dublin	Palmerstown Upper	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 PM to Palmerstown Upper, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 49m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	5:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 7:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (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	9h 39m	10:30 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:09 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
Expressway	9h 32m	10:37 AM	Galway	Old Dublin Road Station	8:09 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Old Dublin Road Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/6/2025 10:37:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 32m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	5:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 5:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 6:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 7:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (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	9h 54m	8:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	6:39 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 54m
Expressway	9h 9m	7:00 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	4:09 PM	Dublin	Eden Quay	Economy	$36	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to Eden Quay, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 9m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	5:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 7:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (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	9h 53m	8:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	6:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 53m
Expressway	9h 38m	12:00 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/8/2025 12:00:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	5:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 5:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (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	9h 38m	10:30 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:08 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 10:30:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m
Expressway	9h 38m	12:00 PM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	5:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 5:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 6:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (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	9h 53m	8:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	6:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 8:45:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 53m
Expressway	9h 38m	10:30 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:08 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	5:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	7:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 5:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	6:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 6:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Irish Citylink	2h 30m	7:15 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Dublin	Batchelors Walk	Basic	$20	A Bus from Irish Citylink goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 AM to Batchelors Walk, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Expressway	9h 53m	8:45 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	6:38 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 53m
Expressway	9h 38m	10:30 AM	Galway	Central Bus Station	8:08 PM	Dublin	Busáras	Economy	$34	A Bus from Expressway goes from Central Bus Station, Galway (Ireland) at 12/11/2025 10:30:00 AM to Busáras, Dublin (Ireland) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 38m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Galway to Dublin is $18 on 12/19/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Galway and Dublin

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 377 daily buses from Galway to Dublin. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 228 daily coaches between Galway and Dublin.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 1009 buses from Galway to Dublin, while Night sees the fewest connections between Galway and Dublin, with 19 offers.

Facts about the bus from Galway to Dublin

Compare all providers like Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel 304 times every day by bus from Galway to Dublin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Galway to Dublin starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	304 Ø
Distance	115.6 miles
Bus Companies	Expressway and Irish Citylink

Cheapest bus connections from Galway to Dublin

Every day, 304 buses from 2 bus companies leave Galway for Dublin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 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

Friday 12/05

$40

Saturday 12/06

$20

Sunday 12/07

$20

Monday 12/08

$20

Tuesday 12/09

$20

Wednesday 12/10

$20

Thursday 12/11

$34

Friday 12/12

$20

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

$18

Saturday 12/20

$35

Sunday 12/21

$20

Monday 12/22

$20

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$20

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$20

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Galway to Dublin

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

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

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

How to save money travelling from Galway to Dublin

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 Galway to Dublin 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 Galway to Dublin, 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 Galway to Dublin are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Galway to Dublin

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

Irish Citylink from Galway to Dublin

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	5:15 AM
Last Bus	7:15 PM
Daily Connections	67 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Expressway from Galway to Dublin

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

Cheapest Price	$34
Fastest Bus	5h 12m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	9:10 PM
Daily Connections	236 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Galway and Dublin

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

Central Bus Station

Station Rd

Old Dublin Road Station

Old Dublin Rd

NUIG

Eyre Square

Spanish Arch, Stop 522011

Batchelors Walk

R148 24

Busáras

Store Street 22

Crampton Quay

Crampton Quay 1-4

Custom House Quay

North Dock 1

Red Cow

Service and Comfort on the bus from Galway to Dublin

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

FAQs about the Galway to Dublin bus

How much does a Galway Dublin 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 Dublin. Compare offers to save money!

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

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 Dublin.

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

Every day, the Galway to Dublin bus route is served by approximately 304 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Galway to Dublin 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 Galway to Dublin?

The earliest bus arriving in Dublin from Galway starts at 5:15 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 Galway to Dublin?

The latest bus trip departing from Galway for Dublin starts at 9:10 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 Galway Dublin route?

When traveling by bus from Galway to Dublin, 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 Galway and Dublin?

You can check all the direct connections between Galway and Dublin 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 Galway to Dublin 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 Galway Dublin 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 Galway Dublin 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 Galway to Dublin on your planned travel date.

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

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 Galway and to Dublin

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