The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin to Longford
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Longford will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dublin for Longford on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dublin to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dublin to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Longford buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:00 AM Dublin | 2h14 | 12:14 PM Saint Joseph's Care Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Dublin | 2h17 | 1:17 PM Saint Joseph's Care Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:03 PM Dublin | 1h51 | 2:54 PM Saint Joseph's Care Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Dublin | 2h23 | 9:23 AM Saint Joseph's Care Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Dublin | 2h06 | 10:16 AM Saint Joseph's Care Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Longford
Buses from Dublin to Longford run on average 104 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 63 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 111 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 111 km |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 104 |
Direct buses 63 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Infobus, Bus Éireann from Dublin to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Longford with European Sleeper, Infobus, Bus Éireann for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
European Sleeper
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FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Longford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Longford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Dublin, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Busáras and Dublin, Outside Heuston Train Station. When arriving in Longford, you can end your trip in coach stations like Longford, Railway Station, Longford Hospital and Longford (Courthouse).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Longford, Railway Station, located 0.1 miles (213 m) away from the city centre.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Dublin to Longford, follow these tips:
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- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dublin to Longford
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
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