Tuam to Dublin bus with Irish Citylink

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Tuam to Dublin

Showing times and prices for Dec 21

Cheapest price

€21

Average price

€23

Fastest journey

2 h 30 m

Average duration

2 h 41 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

174 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tuam to Dublin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tuam to Dublin will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Tuam for Dublin on Sun, Dec 21, 4 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 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .

On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 23 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.

Citylink
08:55AM2h30
New Inner Relief Road
11:25AMDublin
€211One-way
0 transfers
Citylink
11:50AM2h30
New Inner Relief Road
02:20PMDublin
€211One-way
0 transfers
Citylink
01:50PM2h30
New Inner Relief Road
04:20PMDublin
€211One-way
0 transfers
Citylink
03:40PM2h30
New Inner Relief Road
06:10PMDublin
€211One-way
0 transfers
Bus Éireann
07:55AM3h50
Vicar Street
11:45AMDublin
€311One-way
1 transfer

Live departures

Tuam to Dublin bus times

The table below shows live departures for Tuam to Dublin buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 11:10 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Bus Éireann7:55 AM Vicar Street
3h50
11:45 AM Dublin1 transfer
Citylink8:55 AM New Inner Relief Road
2h30
11:25 AM Dublin0 transfersDirect
Bus Éireann9:55 AM Vicar Street
3h50
1:45 PM Dublin1 transfer
Bus Éireann10:25 AM Vicar Street
3h50
2:15 PM Dublin1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Tuam to Dublin

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Buses from Tuam to Dublin run on average 52 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 174 km distance in 7h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
174 km
Average bus duration
3h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Buses per day
52
Fastest bus
7h 25m
First bus
06:30
Last bus
21:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Irish Citylink, Citylink, Bus Éireann from Tuam to DublinYou can travel by bus between Tuam to Dublin with Irish Citylink, Citylink, Bus Éireann for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Irish Citylink

About
Irish Citylink is an Irish bus company, a subsidiary of the Singaporean company ComfortDelGro, that has been providing intercity coach travel in Ireland since 2003. They offer high-frequency express services connecting major cities, towns, and airports across Ireland, including Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork, and Ennis. Their fleet of modern coaches is equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and onboard toilets. Popular routes include Dublin to Galway, Galway to Dublin, and Dublin to Cork. As of May 2025, Irish Citylink operates on nine routes, including non-stop express services between Galway and Dublin City and Dublin Airport.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
€23
Luggage included
Each passenger is permitted to carry one 20kg suitcase, one 10kg suitcase, and one small soft bag suitable for onboard storage.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage may be accepted if space permits, with a surcharge of €5.00 per extra item.
Cancellation Policy
Refund requests may only be made by writing to the Customer Service Team, and Citylink will only consider refunding a ticket if the cancellation is due to the company being at fault, such as a late departure.
Refund
Citylink will only consider refunding a ticket if the reason for the cancellation is in some way caused by the company being at fault, for example a late departure of a vehicle.
Unaccompagned minor
For safety reasons, children under 14 years of age will not be carried unaccompanied on any of their Express services under any circumstances.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Free water bottles are available onboard.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Irish Citylink has several wheelchair-accessible coaches on the Galway to Dublin route, but it is recommended to reach out ahead of time to ensure necessary accommodations.
Bikes
Irish Citylink will carry bicycles for €5 per bicycle, as long as there is enough room in the undercarriage.
Pets
One guide dog is permitted onboard per passenger.
Entertaiment on board

Citylink

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
€21
Citylink frequency
3 a day

Bus Éireann

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 23m
Cheapest Price
€31
Bus Éireann frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Bus from Tuam to Dublin

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tuam to Dublin 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 Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Tuam to Dublin can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Tuam to Dublin is €20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Tuam to Dublin is 7 h 25 min   to travel the 174 km long route, with around there are 51 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Tuam to Dublin leaves at 06: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Tuam to Dublin leaves at 21: 40.
There are 51 coaches a day from Tuam to Dublin which require at least one change with Irish Citylink, Citylink or Bus Éireann. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Tuam to Dublin coach with Irish Citylink, Citylink or Bus Éireann. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey to Dublin from Tuam as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Tuam, Vicar Street (Community welfare office), which is located around 0.4 miles (591 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Tuam to Dublin by coach is January.
Yes, you can take a coach to Dublin from Tuam.
No, the coach from Tuam to Dublin has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Tuam to Dublin.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Tuam to Dublin.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Tuam to Dublin, follow these tips:

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Tuam to Dublin.
    No, luggage for the coach from Tuam to Dublin needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Tuam to Dublin.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Tuam to Dublin.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Tuam to Dublin.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Tuam to Dublin.

    popular bus stations

    Popular bus stations from Tuam to Dublin

    Tuam
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    The major bus station for departures in Tuam is Tuam, Vicar Street (Community welfare office). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tuam, Vicar Street (Community welfare office) for your trip from Tuam to Dublin.
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