🚌 Bus from Dundalk to Dublin
3 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 21:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | Matthews Coach Hire | ~75 min | 21 | 05:30 | 21:30 | Marshes Shop Cntr |
| 100X | Bus Éireann | ~92 min | 19 | 03:30 | 21:30 | Dundalk Bus Stn |
| 900 | Matthews Coach Hire | ~60 min | 16 | 05:30 | 17:00 | Marshes Shop Cntr |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dundalk to Dublin?
3 routes run directly from Dundalk to Dublin: the 901 (Matthews Coach Hire), the 100X (Bus Éireann), the 900 (Matthews Coach Hire).
How long does the bus take from Dundalk to Dublin?
Around 75 minutes on the 901, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dundalk to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 901) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dundalk to Dublin?
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.