Bus from Dublin to Balbriggan
5 direct routes · 52–100 min · first bus 06:03, last bus 21:11 (weekdays); the 101 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Balbriggan as of 14:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, 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 | ~55 min | 46 | Sat 39 · Sun 33 | 24 hours | Drumcondra Village | Peter & Paul Church | Santry, Swords, Donabate & Lusk | |
| 33 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~100 min | 13 | Sat 11 · Sun 9 | 06:03 | 21:11 | Drumcondra Village | Peter & Paul Church | Santry, Swords, Donabate, Lusk, Rush & Skerries |
| 33X | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~100 min | 5 | weekdays only | 16:17 | 17:57 | S O'Casey Br | Peter & Paul Church | Swords, Donabate, Lusk, Rush & Skerries |
| 101X | Bus Éireann | ~56 min | 4 | weekdays only | 16:06 | 17:36 | Holles Street | Peter & Paul Church | — |
| 191 | Balbriggan Express | ~52 min | 4 | weekdays only | 16:33 | 18:47 | S O'Casey Br | Clonard Rd | Ringsend |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin 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 Dublin to Balbriggan?
5 routes run directly from Dublin to Balbriggan: the 101 (Bus Éireann), the 33 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 33X (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 101X (Bus Éireann), the 191 (Balbriggan Express). The most frequent is the 101, 46 times each weekday — board at Drumcondra Village and get off at Peter & Paul Church, about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Balbriggan?
Between 52 minutes on the 191 and 100 on the 33, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Santry, Swords, Donabate, Lusk on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Balbriggan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:03 and the last around 21:11 — and the 101 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Balbriggan?
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.