Bus from Dundalk to Dublin
3 direct routes · 60–96 min · first bus 03:30, last bus 21:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dublin as of 10:28
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 | ~75 min | 21 | Sat 16 · Sun 9 | 05:35 | 21:35 | Dundalk IT | Drumcondra Village | Drogheda |
| 100X | Bus Éireann | ~96 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 19 | 03:30 | 21:30 | Dundalk Bus Stn | S O'Casey Br | Drogheda & Swords |
| 900 | Matthews Coach Hire | ~60 min | 16 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 05:35 | 17:05 | Dundalk IT | Drumcondra Village | — |
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 or 900 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 901, 21 times each weekday — board at Dundalk IT and get off at Drumcondra Village, about 75 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dundalk to Dublin?
Between 60 minutes on the 900 and 96 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 Dundalk to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:30 and the last around 21:35. Check the route timetables 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.