Bus from Dublin to Dundalk
3 direct routes · 55–103 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 23:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dundalk as of 12:45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | Matthews Coach Hire | ~70 min | 21 | Sat 17 · Sun 13 | 06:40 | 23:40 | Drumcondra Village | Dundalk IT | Drogheda |
| 100X | Bus Éireann | ~103 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 19 | 05:51 | 23:51 | S O'Casey Br | Dundalk Bus Stn | Swords & Drogheda |
| 900 | Matthews Coach Hire | ~55 min | 14 | Sat 5 · Sun 3 | 07:40 | 18:40 | Drumcondra Village | Dundalk IT | — |
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 901 bus, 100X bus or 900 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Dundalk?
3 routes run directly from Dublin to Dundalk: the 901 (Matthews Coach Hire), the 100X (Bus Éireann), the 900 (Matthews Coach Hire). The most frequent is the 901, 21 times each weekday — board at Drumcondra Village and get off at Dundalk IT, about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Dundalk?
Between 55 minutes on the 900 and 103 on the 100X, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Drogheda on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Dundalk?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 23:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin 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.