How long is the bus journey from Galway to Dublin?

The travel time from Galway to Dublin is about 3h, although the fastest bus will take 2h 19m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 115 miles (184 km) that separate the two cities.



The bus journey from Galway to Dublin typically takes between 2 hours and 20 minutes and 3 hours, depending on the service type and traffic. Express services, such as those operated by Citylink (eircom) or GoBus, are the fastest, often reaching Dublin City Centre in about 2 hours and 30 minutes via the M6 motorway. Some of these express buses go directly to Dublin Airport, which takes roughly the same amount of time. Standard "multi-stop" services operated by Bus Éireann can take closer to 3.5 to 4 hours as they stop in various towns along the way. In 2026, buses remain the most popular way to travel this route due to their frequency (often every 30 minutes) and the fact that they are usually faster and cheaper than the train, which requires a transfer or a longer journey time from the outskirts to the city center.

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Customers can purchase tickets through the following options:
  1. Online at www.citylink.ie. This option guarantees your seat.
  2. Standby tickets can be purchased directly from the coach driver by paying cash or card.
  3. By calling into the Citylink Ticket Office located at 17 Forster Street, Galway, or from our Ticket Agents.


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