Ireland

Explore Ireland the slow way, 15 bus routes, plus attractions worth the detour.

15 journeys·63 attractions·2 operators

🚌 Bus journeys

15 bus routes through Ireland

Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.

Bus

218

Discover Northern Ireland's diverse landscapes, immerse in its history, and enjoy the warmth of its…

1 hour 50 minutesHourly
Bus

403, Omagh-Cranagh-Magherafelt

Embark on an enchanting bus journey through Northern Ireland's rustic charm, passing through picturesque…

1 hour 38 minutes1 service daily
Bus

Expressway Route 32 Dublin – Letterkenny

The 32 route from Dublin to Letterkenny takes folk through some of Ireland's most picturesque countryside and…

4 hours10 services, daily
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Expressway Route 23 Dublin – Sligo

The journey from Dublin to Sligo showcases Ireland's natural and cultural heritage, with landmarks…

3 hours 44 minutes6 services, daily
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Expressway Route 22 Dublin – Ballina

Travel through Dublin, County Westmeath, Ballinalack, Rathowen, Longford, Tarmonbarry, Strokestown, Tulsk…

4 hours, 20 minutes6 services, daily
Bus

Expressway Route 13/14 Limerick – Tralee/Killarney

Route 13/14 from Limerick to Tralee/Killarney takes visitors through rural Ireland with beautiful landscapes…

2 hours 5 minutesEvery hour
Bus

Expressway Route 4 Dublin – Waterford

A picturesque route that starts from Dublin Airport into the City Centre and travels through Carlow, Royal…

3 hours12 services daily
Bus

Expressway Route 2 Dublin – Wexford

A route from Dublin to Wexford that passes through several charming towns, scenic countryside, and cultural…

2 hours 50 minutesHourly
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Expressway Route 100X Dublin – Dundalk

This route combines Dublin's historic landmarks and literary tradition with Dundalk's heritage and scenery…

2 hours, 49 minutesHourly
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Expressway Route 64 Galway – Derry

Route 64 from Galway to Derry passes through rolling hills, charming towns and rugged Irish countryside…

5 hours, 10 minutes5 services, daily
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Expressway Route 55 Limerick – Waterford

The Bus Eireann route 55 from Limerick to Waterford is a scenic journey through rolling green hills and…

2 hours, 22 minutes9 services, daily
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Expressway Route 52 Ballina – Galway

Route 52 passes through the heart of Western Ireland from Ballina to Galway, with stops at rural and…

2 hours, 42 minutesEvery 3 hours
Bus

Expressway Route 51 Galway – Cork

The route 40 from Galway to Cork takes customers through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland.

4 hours 20 minutesHourly
Bus

Expressway Route 40 Rosslare to Tralee

Route 40 is the ultimate tour of Southern Ireland through some of the most beautiful and culturally rich…

6 hours, 45 minutes4 services, daily
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Expressway Route 30/X32 Dublin – Donegal

The eclectic nightlife, culture, shopping and heritage of Dublin, through quintessentially Irish village and…

3 hours 30 minutesEvery 90 minutes

📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss

What every visitor to Ireland should put on their list

ℹ Know before you go

Ireland at a glance

15
Scenic journeys
Bus + rail + ferry combined
15
Bus routes
0
Rail routes
63
Attractions
Curated by the Great Scenic Journeys team
2
Operators
Bus + rail companies serving the region

🚍 Operators here

2 transport operators serve Ireland

The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.

Expressway By Bus Eireann13 routes here
Translink2 routes here

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