There are a number of bus companies that serve many counties across Ireland from Dublin Airport, please see below for more information on these and for information on all of the bus stops and counties served by a bus service, please check the bus company website.
We recommend that you pre-book your tickets with the bus company in advance of travel.
Bus and coach companies depart from the bus and coach park, located behind the Terminal 1 multi-storey car park. To view the location of this bus and coach park, please see our Dublin Airport bus map here or our interactive Dublin Airport map here.
You can buy bus tickets to and from Dublin City Centre, Galway, Cork, Sligo, Donegal, Belfast, Wexford, Waterford and more through our partner Distribusion, by clicking here or on the button below.
Citylink
Citylink provide express bus services from Dublin Airport to Cork, Galway, Limerick, Castlebar and more. For timetables and travel updates visit citylink.ie
Dublin Express
Dublin Express operates premium quality coaches between Dublin Airport and Belfast Glengall Street departing from immediately outside the doors of Terminals 1 & 2, their services include free customer Wi-Fi, USB charging points and an onboard toilet. Dublin Express operates from Zone 1 at Terminal 1 and Zone 21 at Terminal 2 and travels non-stop from Dublin Airport to Belfast via the M1. We recommend you pre-book your ticket to avoid disappointment. Book tickets online in advance (recommended) or buy at terminal bus stops. Tickets can also be bought from the driver using a bank card, Apple or Goggle pay. Cash is not accepted. Buses depart Dublin Airport for Belfast between 05:50 and 01:00 with departures from Belfast to Dublin between 01:55 and 21:55.
Expressway
Expressway, a Bus Eireann service, operates services to and from Dublin Airport to many counties across Ireland, such as Donegal, Louth, Mayo, Sligo, Waterford and Wexford. However, for a full list of services, please visit Opens in new windowexpressway.ie Expressway departs from Zones 12 and 13 in the Dublin Airport Bus Park.
Flightlink
Flightlink operates direct services between Dublin Airport, Killarney, Ennis and Limerick, also serving Adare, Newcastlewest, Abbeyfeale and Farranfore. Services depart from Zone 12. Coaches feature onboard toilets and free Wi-Fi. Tickets can be booked in advance or by cash or card from the driver. Services depart Dublin Airport at 06:00, 09:00, 13:00. 17:00 and 00:30. Services commence 24th July 2023.
J.J. Kavanagh & Sons
J.J. Kavanagh & Sons, established in 1919 is 100% Irish owned and has developed from being one of the first private providers of public transport, into the largest privately owned coach company in Ireland today. Their mission is to provide the highest levels of service, quality comfort, and safety. Tickets can be booked online in advance.
John McGinley
For over 50 years John McGinley Coach Travel’s priority has been bringing their passengers safely to their destinations in comfort and style, while being on time. Their fleet of modern of high-quality coaches are custom built to bring you the highest quality of coach travel. Tickets can be purchased online in advance.
Translink
Translink operates services from Dublin Airport to Northern Ireland, including Newry, Belfast and Derry~Londonderry. Services depart from Zone 13, Stop 11 at Terminal 1. Coaches feature free onboard Wi-fi, comfortable leather seating, luggage space, usb charging ports and contactless payment is available on board.
You can also manage your booking should your plans change, with Translink's flexible ticket options now available. Book in advance to guarantee your seat
