The average bus between Dublin and Dundalk takes 1h 30m and the fastest bus takes 58 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Dublin to Dundalk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Dublin and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 1:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin station and arriving at Dundalk station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Dublin to Dundalk bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Cumberland Street North station.
Dublin to Dundalk bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Marshes Shopping Centre station.
The distance between Dublin and Dundalk is 75 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Matthews Coach Hire operates a bus from Cumberland Street North to Marshes Shopping Centre hourly. Tickets cost €9 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.