🚌 Bus from Dublin to Dundalk
2 direct routes · about 104 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 23:43 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100X | Bus Éireann | ~104 min | 19 | 05:44 | 23:43 | Holles Street |
| 901 | Matthews Coach Hire | ~80 min | 6 | 19:00 | 23:30 | Cathal Brugha St |
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 Dundalk?
2 routes run directly from Dublin to Dundalk: the 100X (Bus Éireann), the 901 (Matthews Coach Hire).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Dundalk?
Around 104 minutes on the 100X, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Dundalk?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 100X) leaves around 05:44 and the last around 23:43. Check the route timetable 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.