Bus from Dublin to Newcastle (Ireland)
2 direct routes · about 79 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 23:30 (weekdays); night service 69n runs 00:01–04:01.
Next buses to Newcastle (Ireland) as of 10:23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~79 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 13 | 06:25 | 23:30 | Hawkins Street | Cornerpark | Inchicore, Drimnagh, Walkinstown, Clondalkin & Adamstown |
| 69n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~50 min | 3 | weekends only | 00:01 | 04:01 | Wellington Quay | Cornerpark | Inchicore, Drimnagh, Walkinstown, Clondalkin & Adamstown |
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 68 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Newcastle?
2 routes run directly from Dublin to Newcastle: the 68 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 69n (Nitelink, Dublin Bus). The most frequent is the 68, 17 times each weekday — board at Hawkins Street and get off at Cornerpark, about 79 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Newcastle?
Around 79 minutes on the 68, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Inchicore, Drimnagh, Walkinstown, Clondalkin and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Newcastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 23:30 — and night service 69n runs 00:01–04:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Newcastle?
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.