🚌 Bus from Dublin to Balbriggan
5 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Bus Éireann | ~65 min | 38 | 06:30 | 22:30 | Dublin Busáras |
| 33 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~112 min | 13 | 05:54 | 21:00 | Abbey St Lower |
| 33X | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~89 min | 5 | 16:15 | 17:55 | Custom House |
| 101X | Bus Éireann | ~59 min | 4 | 16:00 | 17:30 | Wilton Terrace |
| 191 | Balbriggan Express | ~31 min | 4 | 16:30 | 18:45 | Eden Quay |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Balbriggan?
Around 65 minutes on the 101, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Balbriggan?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 101) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetable 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.