How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Dundalk?

The cheapest coach tickets from Dublin to Dundalk start from £14. The average price for this route is around £14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Dublin to Dundalk?

The average bus journey time from Dublin to Dundalk is 1h 42m, covering a distance of 46 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Dublin to Dundalk route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 593 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Dundalk?

The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Dundalk at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Dundalk?

A bus journey from Dublin to Dundalk produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Dublin to Dundalk on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 35m	08:26	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	06:16	Dublin Airport T2	1h	07:16	Dundalk Dublin Road	Fastest
Bus	07:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	09:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	10:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	11:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Dundalk on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:46	Dublin Westland Row Trinity College	1h 52m	01:38	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:17	Dublin Airport T2	1h 1m	09:18	Dundalk Dublin Road	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	08:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 36m	09:27	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Dundalk on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	10:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:17	Dublin Airport T2	1h 1m	09:18	Dundalk Dublin Road	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	08:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 36m	09:27	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Dundalk on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:17	Dublin Airport T2	1h 1m	09:18	Dundalk Dublin Road	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	08:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	08:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Dundalk on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:17	Dublin Airport T2	1h 1m	09:18	Dundalk Dublin Road	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	08:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	08:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Dundalk on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 43m	17:34	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:17	Dublin Airport T2	1h 1m	09:18	Dundalk Dublin Road	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	08:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Dublin to Dundalk on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:20	Dublin Airport T2	1h 4m	10:24	Dundalk Dublin Road	Fastest
Bus	05:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	07:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	08:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:51	Dublin Custom House	1h 42m	08:33	Dundalk Long Walk Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 07:41 GMT.

Get from Dublin to Dundalk

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

593bus per day

1h 42mAverage duration

46 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dublin and Dundalk?

Stops in Dublin

A
Dublin Airport
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B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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C
Custom House Quay
Dublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
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D
Por
Irish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
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E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland
F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), Ireland

Stops in Dundalk

A
Dundalk Bus Station
The Long Walk, Dundalk, County Louth

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5445 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3

Based on 445 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at £14

Expressway Dublin Dundalk recent customer reviews

Cold no heat, no wifi, bus very rattly like about to break down.

James C.

22 August 2024

Can’t complain. Got me where I need to go with no hassle

William S.

30 July 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dublin to Dundalk

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Dublin to Dundalk?
The cheapest coach tickets from Dublin to Dundalk start from £14. The average price for this route is around £14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Dublin to Dundalk?
The average bus journey time from Dublin to Dundalk is 1h 42m, covering a distance of 46 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Dublin to Dundalk route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 593 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dublin to Dundalk?
The earliest bus departs from Dublin to Dundalk at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dublin to Dundalk?
A bus journey from Dublin to Dundalk produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/11

£12

29/11

£12

Today

£12

01/12

£10

02/12

£10

03/12

£10

04/12

£10

05/12

£8

The cheapest trip from Dublin to Dundalk was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dublin to Dundalk as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £57 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Dundalk based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-05.