Bus from Dublin to Drogheda
5 direct routes · 35–98 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 00:08 (weekdays); the 101 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Drogheda as of 08:40
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 | ~93 min | 46 | Sat 39 · Sun 33 | 24 hours | Drumcondra Village | Drogheda Bus | Santry, Swords, Donabate, Lusk & Balbriggan | |
| 910 | Matthews Coach Hire | ~43 min | 22 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 07:08 | 00:08 | Drumcondra Village | Southgate SC | Laytown |
| 901 | Matthews Coach Hire | ~35 min | 21 | Sat 17 · Sun 13 | 06:40 | 23:40 | Drumcondra Village | George's Street | — |
| 100X | Bus Éireann | ~64 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 19 | 05:51 | 23:51 | S O'Casey Br | Drogheda Bus | Swords |
| 101X | Bus Éireann | ~98 min | 4 | weekdays only | 16:06 | 17:36 | Holles Street | Drogheda Bus | Balbriggan |
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, 910 bus, 901 bus or 100X bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Drogheda?
5 routes run directly from Dublin to Drogheda: the 101 (Bus Éireann), the 910 (Matthews Coach Hire), the 901 (Matthews Coach Hire), the 100X (Bus Éireann), the 101X (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 101, 46 times each weekday — board at Drumcondra Village and get off at Drogheda Bus, about 93 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Drogheda?
Between 35 minutes on the 901 and 98 on the 101X, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Santry, Swords, Donabate, Lusk and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Drogheda?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 00:08 — and the 101 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Drogheda?
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.