More cities in one trip from Dublin
Dublin (Ireland) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 125 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (United Kingdom). The most searched are Limerick, Cork and Holyhead; the quickest to reach is Wexford, about 1 h 40 min away.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 125 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Dublin
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick · Ireland | 176 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Cork · Ireland | 220 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
| Holyhead · United Kingdom | 108 km | about 2 h | Bus or train |
| Waterford · Ireland | 134 km | about 2 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Kilkenny · Ireland | 102 km | about 1 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Sligo · Ireland | 178 km | 3 h 5 min | Bus |
| Wexford · Ireland | 113 km | 1 h 40 min | Bus |
| Letterkenny · Ireland | 203 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in DublinFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in DublinEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Dublin
Airports with direct flights to Dublin, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Italy 18
AlgheroBariBergamoBolognaBrindisiCagliariCataniaMilanNaplesOlbiaPalermoPisaRiminiRomeTriesteTurinVeniceVerona
Spain 18
AlicanteBarcelonaFuerteventuraGironaGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaMurciaPalmaReusSantanderSantiagoSevillaTenerifeValencia
United Kingdom 12
BirminghamBristolCardiffEast MidlandsEdinburghGlasgowLeedsLiverpoolLondonManchesterNewcastleNewquay
Slovakia 2
BratislavaKosice
Türkiye (Turkey) 2
BodrumDalaman
Albania 1
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Estonia 1
Finland 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Kerry
Latvia 1
Luxembourg 1
Malta 1
Netherlands 1
Sweden 1
Switzerland 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Dublin?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Limerick, Cork, Holyhead, Waterford, Kilkenny, Sligo, Wexford and Letterkenny. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Dublin to Limerick?
About 3 h 15 min: it's 176 km, but there was no direct ride on the day we checked. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Dublin?
From 125 airports in 31 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Dublin is cheap.