Bus from Dundalk to Drogheda
6 direct routes · 25–94 min · first bus 03:30, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Drogheda as of 08:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dundalk, 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 | ~25 min | 21 | Sat 16 · Sun 9 | 05:35 | 21:35 | Dundalk IT | George's Street | — |
| 100X | Bus Éireann | ~40 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 19 | 03:30 | 21:30 | Dundalk Bus Stn | Drogheda Bus | — |
| 100 | Bus Éireann | ~72 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 10 | 06:15 | 17:15 | Dundalk Bus Stn | Drogheda Bus | — |
| 168 | Bus Éireann | ~94 min | 9 | Sat 8 · Sun 4 | 05:45 | 22:00 | Dundalk Bus Stn | Drogheda Bus | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · UM03, DF01
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM03 | Streamline Coaches | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:35 | 06:35 | Dundalk IT | Melifont Pk | — |
| DF01 | Pat Keenan Coach Hire | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:10 | 08:10 | St Gerard's Square | Drogheda Inst | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dundalk 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, 100 bus or 168 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dundalk to Drogheda?
6 routes run directly from Dundalk to Drogheda: the 901 (Matthews Coach Hire), the 100X (Bus Éireann), the 100 (Bus Éireann), the 168 (Bus Éireann), the UM03 (Streamline Coaches), the DF01 (Pat Keenan Coach Hire). The most frequent is the 901, 21 times each weekday — board at Dundalk IT and get off at George's Street, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dundalk to Drogheda?
Between 25 minutes on the 901 and 94 on the 168, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dundalk to Drogheda?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:30 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dundalk 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.