Bus from Balbriggan to Dublin
4 direct routes · 36–104 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 23:14 (weekdays); the 101 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Dublin as of 12:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Balbriggan, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Bus Éireann | ~70 min | 45 | Sat 38 · Sun 33 | 24 hours | Peter & Paul Church | Drumcondra Village | Lusk, Donabate, Swords & Santry | |
| 33 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~104 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 10 | 04:45 | 23:14 | Peter & Paul Church | Drumcondra Village | Skerries, Rush, Lusk, Donabate, Swords & Santry |
| 101X | Bus Éireann | ~36 min | 5 | weekdays only | 06:24 | 07:51 | Peter & Paul Church | S O'Casey Br | — |
| 191 | Balbriggan Express | ~49 min | 4 | weekdays only | 06:43 | 08:47 | Peter & Paul Church | Convention Centre | Ringsend |
Times are for the first boarding point in Balbriggan on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 101 bus, 33 bus or 191 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Balbriggan to Dublin?
4 routes run directly from Balbriggan to Dublin: the 101 (Bus Éireann), the 33 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 101X (Bus Éireann), the 191 (Balbriggan Express). The most frequent is the 101, 45 times each weekday — board at Peter & Paul Church and get off at Drumcondra Village, about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Balbriggan to Dublin?
Between 36 minutes on the 101X and 104 on the 33, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Lusk, Donabate, Swords, Santry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Balbriggan to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:45 and the last around 23:14 — and the 101 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balbriggan to Dublin?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.