161 Dundalk ↔ Newry

Operated by Bus Éireann. First bus 07:40, last bus 19:00. 14 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Fares on the 161 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services. Who travels free →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

161 towards Newry — Monday to Friday (6 journeys)
Dundalk Bus Stn 08:0010:0012:0014:0016:1518:05
St Patrick's Cmtry 08:0410:0512:0514:0516:2018:10
Ballymascanlan Rnbt 08:07··14:08··
Doolargy 08:14··14:15··
Ballymascanlan ·10:1012:10·16:2518:15
Jenkinstown ·10:1412:15·16:3018:19
Lordship 08:2510:1712:1714:2516:3318:21
Mountbagnal 08:2710:1912:2014:2716:3618:24
Galtrimsland 08:3210:2412:2514:3216:4018:28
Monksland 08:3610:2612:2814:3616:4218:31
Muchgrange ·10:33·14:4216:4918:38
Greenore 08:4210:3812:3414:4816:5418:44
Ballyonan 08:5310:5012:46·17:05·
Omeath 08:5710:5312:49·17:09·
Newry 09:1111:0713:03·17:22·
Newry 09:1711:1413:09·17:27·

Route map

All stops on route 161

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 161 bus?

The first 161 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 161 bus?

The last 161 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 161 bus cost?

Fares on the 161 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.

Who runs the 161 bus?

The 161 is operated by Bus Éireann.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.