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Which bus from Dublin to Galway is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Dublin to Galway. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Expressway or Irish Citylink. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    09:15
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    07:15
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    09:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    08:15
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    10:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Expressway
    7h 14m
    0
    07:04
    Dublin
    North Wall Quay
    14:18
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £25
  • Expressway
    7h 7m
    0
    07:04
    Dublin
    North Wall Quay
    14:11
    Galway
    GMIT
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    00:15
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    02:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    09:15
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    07:15
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    09:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Expressway
    7h 14m
    0
    07:04
    Dublin
    North Wall Quay
    14:18
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17
  • Expressway
    7h 14m
    0
    07:04
    Dublin
    North Wall Quay
    14:18
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    00:15
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    02:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    09:15
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    07:15
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    09:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Expressway
    7h 11m
    0
    07:00
    Dublin
    Busáras
    14:11
    Galway
    GMIT
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17
  • Expressway
    7h 7m
    0
    07:04
    Dublin
    North Wall Quay
    14:11
    Galway
    GMIT
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    00:15
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    02:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    09:15
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    07:15
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    09:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Expressway
    7h 18m
    0
    07:00
    Dublin
    Busáras
    14:18
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17
  • Expressway
    7h 11m
    0
    07:00
    Dublin
    Busáras
    14:11
    Galway
    GMIT
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    00:15
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    02:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    09:15
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    07:15
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    09:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Expressway
    7h 18m
    0
    07:00
    Dublin
    Busáras
    14:18
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17
  • Expressway
    7h 11m
    0
    07:00
    Dublin
    Busáras
    14:11
    Galway
    GMIT
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    00:15
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    02:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    09:15
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    07:15
    Dublin
    Batchelors Walk
    09:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Expressway
    7h 11m
    0
    07:00
    Dublin
    Busáras
    14:11
    Galway
    GMIT
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17
  • Expressway
    7h 7m
    0
    07:04
    Dublin
    North Wall Quay
    14:11
    Galway
    GMIT
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    00:15
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    02:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    09:15
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Irish Citylink
    2h 30m
    0
    07:15
    Dublin
    Crampton Quay
    09:45
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Irish Citylink
    Economy
    £12
  • Expressway
    8h 25m
    0
    08:10
    Dublin
    Busáras
    16:35
    Galway
    Coach Station
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £19
  • Expressway
    8h 17m
    0
    08:10
    Dublin
    Busáras
    16:27
    Galway
    GMIT
    0
    Expressway
    Economy
    £19

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Dublin and Galway?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Dublin to Galway. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 331 daily coaches from Dublin to Galway. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 257 daily coaches between Dublin and Galway.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 1260 coaches from Dublin to Galway, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dublin and Galway, with 16 offers.

All facts for Dublin to Galway bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Expressway and Irish Citylink that travel daily 298 times by bus from Dublin to Galway in one click. Book your Dublin to Galway bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 2h 30m
Earliest Coach 06:45
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 298 Ø
Distance 186.0 km
Coach Companies Expressway and Irish Citylink

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Dublin to Galway?

Every day, 298 buses from 2 coach companies leave Dublin for Galway. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 06/12/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/12
Tuesday 03/12
Wednesday 04/12
Thursday 05/12
Friday 06/12
£12
Saturday 07/12
£18
Sunday 08/12
£13
Monday 09/12
£12
Tuesday 10/12
£12
Wednesday 11/12
£13
Thursday 12/12
£13
Friday 13/12
£12
Saturday 14/12
£12
Sunday 15/12
Monday 16/12
£13
Tuesday 17/12
£12
Wednesday 18/12
£12
Thursday 19/12
£12
Friday 20/12
£12
Saturday 21/12
£12
Sunday 22/12
£12
Monday 23/12
£12
Tuesday 24/12
£12
Wednesday 25/12
£12
Thursday 26/12
£19
Friday 27/12
£12
Saturday 28/12
£12
Sunday 29/12

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 £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dublin to Galway. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dublin to Galway, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Dublin to Galway are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Dublin to Galway?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Dublin to Galway timetable.
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Dublin and Galway

Here is a map with all coach stations in Dublin and Galway. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Dublin to Galway

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Dublin to Galway. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Dublin to Galway bus

How much does a Dublin Galway coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dublin Galway bus trip is available from £12 and takes 2h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £56. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Galway.

How many connections are available for the Dublin Galway route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dublin to Galway is offered by roughly 298 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Galway from Dublin take?

The quickest coach from Dublin to Galway is provided by Irish Citylink and takes 2h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dublin to Galway?

The earliest bus to Galway departs from Dublin at 06:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Dublin to Galway?

The latest bus to Galway departs from Dublin at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Dublin Galway route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dublin to Galway can travel with Expressway and Irish Citylink. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Galway from Dublin?

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 bus for the Dublin Galway bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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

Economy
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’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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