Bus from Drogheda to Dundalk
6 direct routes · 20–87 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 00:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dundalk as of 05:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Drogheda, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | Matthews Coach Hire | ~35 min | 21 | Sat 17 · Sun 13 | 07:20 | 00:15 | George's Street | Dundalk IT | — |
| 100X | Bus Éireann | ~39 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 19 | 06:48 | 00:55 | Drogheda Bus | Dundalk Bus Stn | — |
| 100 | Bus Éireann | ~63 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:45 | 18:45 | Drogheda Bus | Dundalk Bus Stn | — |
| 168 | Bus Éireann | ~87 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 4 | 07:10 | 23:30 | Drogheda Bus | Dundalk Bus Stn | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · UM03, DF01
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM03 | Streamline Coaches | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 19:45 | 19:45 | Melifont Pk | Dundalk IT | — |
| DF01 | Pat Keenan Coach Hire | ~47 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:00 | 16:00 | Drogheda Inst | Bay Estate | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Drogheda 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 901 bus, 100X bus, 100 bus or 168 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Drogheda to Dundalk?
6 routes run directly from Drogheda to Dundalk: the 901 (Matthews Coach Hire), the 100X (Bus Éireann), the 100 (Bus Éireann), the 168 (Bus Éireann), the UM03 (Streamline Coaches), the DF01 (Pat Keenan Coach Hire). The most frequent is the 901, 21 times each weekday — board at George's Street and get off at Dundalk IT, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Drogheda to Dundalk?
Between 20 minutes on the UM03 and 87 on the 168, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Drogheda to Dundalk?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 00:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Drogheda to Dundalk?
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.