The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dublin to Tralee
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dublin to Tralee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Tralee will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dublin for Tralee every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 260 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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, coach and flight for Dublin to Tralee
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Tralee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 260 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dublin to Tralee bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Tralee coaches for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:15 Dublin | 4h25 | 11:40 Tralee Prince's Street | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:15 Dublin | 4h25 | 12:40 Tralee Prince's Street | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:15 Dublin | 4h25 | 14:40 Tralee Prince's Street | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:15 Dublin | 4h25 | 16:40 Tralee Prince's Street | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:15 Dublin | 4h25 | 18:40 Tralee Prince's Street | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Tralee
Buses from Dublin to Tralee run on average 22 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 06:15, the last at 15:20. The fastest coach covers the 260 km distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 260 km |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 22 |
Fastest bus 11h 50m |
First bus 06:15 |
Last bus 15:20 |
Bus providers: Dublin Coach from Dublin to TraleeYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Tralee with Dublin Coach for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dublin to Tralee coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Tralee by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tralee, 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) and Dublin, Busáras. When arriving in Tralee, you can end your journey in coach stations like Tralee, Bus Station and Tralee, R875 (University Hospital Kerry).
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 Tralee, Bus Station, located 0.3 miles (490 m) away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Dublin to Tralee, follow these tips:
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dublin and Tralee
- 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
- 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
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