There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
3h€20–28Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 45m€20–38Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Galway214.5 km
2h 12mDrive 214.5 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galwaycar 214.5 km
2h 12m€36–53
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway is to bus which costs €20 - €28 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Zone 11 and arriving at Galway Coach Stn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Galway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Galway is 219 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €20 - €28.
The bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn takes 3h including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway is to bus which takes 3h and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Galway.
There are 634+ hotels available in Galway.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Galway. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



