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Dublin to Galway

3 ways to get from Dublin to Galway

Dublinany addressGalwayany address
Bus
2h 30 published
Distance
208.4 km by road
Operators
Citylink · Iarnrod Eireann
  • Transfer ~2h 29 est. drive
  • Bus 2h 30
  • Train time not published
DublinGalway
  • Transfer~2h 29 est.
    any addressany address
  • Bus2h 30
    Crampton Quay, DublinGalway Coach Station
  • Train—
    Dublin HeustonGalway Ceannt
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Transfer~2h 29 est. drive
Dublinany addressGalwayany address

door to door

Private road transfer — availability and price depend on the provider; this is not an offer

Bus2h 30
DublinCrampton Quay, DublinGalwayGalway Coach Station

direct coach, hourly, no transfer, about 2h30m; some departures also call at Dublin Airport

Citylink

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  • Status

    Irish Rail's own route page confirms a direct Dublin Heuston-Galway intercity service, with the 2026 timetable retaining the early 06:50 Athenry-Galway connecting service that had been running on a temporary basis.

    irishrail.ie · checked 2026-09-15

  • Status

    Citylink's own published Galway-Dublin timetable runs roughly hourly from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station, all services direct with no transfer required, journey time about 2h30m.

    citylink.ie · checked 2026-09-15

  • Hours

    The earliest Citylink departure from Galway is around 06:45 and the last Dublin departure is close to midnight, arriving into Galway in the early hours.

    citylink.ie · checked 2026-09-15