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 123 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Limerick, Cork and Kilkenny; the quickest to reach is Kilkenny, about 1 h 5 min away. Below you'll find a ready-made loop, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 123 airports with direct flights
- 1 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 |
| Kilkenny · Ireland | 102 km | 1 h 5 min | Bus |
| Waterford · Ireland | 134 km | 1 h 40 min | Bus |
| Letterkenny · Ireland | 203 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
| Donegal · Ireland | 189 km | 3 h 50 min | Bus |
| Sligo · Ireland | 178 km | 3 h 5 min | Bus |
| Wexford · Ireland | 113 km | 1 h 40 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Dublin
Land in Dublin, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Dublin → Kilkenny → Waterford → Dublin
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Dublin, 2 nights in Kilkenny, 1 night in Waterford
- About 3 h 30 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Dublin → Kilkenny | 1 h 5 min |
| Kilkenny → Waterford | 45 min |
| Waterford → Dublin | 1 h 40 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Dublin
Airports with direct flights to Dublin, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 18
AlicanteBarcelonaFuerteventuraGironaGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaMurciaPalmaReusSantanderSantiagoSevillaTenerifeValencia
Italy 16
AlgheroBariBergamoBolognaBrindisiCagliariMilanNaplesOlbiaPalermoPisaRomeTriesteTurinVeniceVerona
United Kingdom 12
BirminghamBristolCardiffEast MidlandsEdinburghGlasgowLeedsLiverpoolLondonManchesterNewcastleNewquay
Austria 2
SalzburgVienna
Slovakia 2
BratislavaKosice
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, Kilkenny, Waterford, Letterkenny, Donegal, Sligo and Wexford. 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.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Dublin?
For Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Dublin, 2 nights in Kilkenny, 1 night in Waterford), with about 3 h 30 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Dublin?
From 123 airports in 31 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Dublin is cheap.