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Dundalk Buses and Trains: The Full Route List

Public transport in Dundalk at a glance — 20 routes across 7 operators. Use the search to find a stop, or the filters to narrow by service type.

20routes serving Dundalk
663journeys today
7operators
183stops indexed

Intercity coaches 2

Long-distance services linking Dundalk with other cities and the airports.

901Dundalk – Drogheda – Dublin Matthews Coach Hire· 64 journeys todayView timetable 900Dundalk – Dublin Matthews Coach Hire· 40 journeys todayView timetable

Regional buses 15

Services connecting Dundalk with the towns and countryside around it.

174Long Walk – Muirhevnamuir Bus Éireann· 70 journeys todayView timetable 174BLong Walk – Bay Estate Bus Éireann· 70 journeys todayView timetable 100XWilton Tce – Airport – Dundalk Bus Éireann· 38 journeys todayView timetable 917Dundalk – Muirhevnamor Halpenny Travel· 30 journeys todayView timetable 167Dundalk – Louth – Ardee Bus Éireann· 28 journeys todayView timetable 169Blackrock – Dundalk Halpenny Travel· 26 journeys todayView timetable 100Drogheda – Dundalk – Newry Bus Éireann· 25 journeys todayView timetable 168Dundalk – Annagassan Bus Éireann· 20 journeys todayView timetable 916Dundalk – Bay Estate Halpenny Travel· 19 journeys todayView timetable 160Dundalk – Ravensdale – Newry Bus Éireann· 14 journeys todayView timetable 161Dundalk – Carlingford – Newry Bus Éireann· 13 journeys todayView timetable 170Cavan – Dundalk Bus Éireann· 12 journeys todayView timetable 918Dundalk – Carrick Road Halpenny Travel· 8 journeys todayView timetable DF01Carlingford – Drogheda Pat Keenan Coach Hire· 2 journeys todayView timetable 162Dundalk – Monaghan – Clones – Cavan Bus Éireann· 2 journeys todayView timetable

TFI Local Link 1

Rural connections serving smaller villages near Dundalk.

171Shercock – Dundalk TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan· 28 journeys todayView timetable

Trains 2

Rail services calling at Dundalk.

railDublin – Drogheda/Dundalk Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail· 78 journeys todayView timetable
Belfast – Dublin (Enterprise)Connolly Rail Station – Grand Central Station Enterprise· 76 journeys todayTimetable soon
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How the network is laid out

Public transport in Dundalk is built around a single interchange point. Everything else — the regional coaches, the rural links, the rail line — connects through it, which makes the centre the place to change rather than a place to avoid.

20routes serving the city
663journeys today
7operators

Accessible travel

Most city buses serving Dundalk are low-floor with a ramp and a wheelchair space. Coaches and rural minibuses vary far more, so contact the operator ahead for those. Rail assistance should be booked in advance where possible.

What catches people out

Assuming one ticket covers everything

Leap works on TFI services, not on private coaches. Check the operator on the route card before you rely on it.

Trusting the terminus time

The headline departure time is from the first stop. Your stop may be twenty minutes later — open the route page for times from where you actually board.

Where these numbers come from

Everything on this page is generated from the official GTFS timetable data published for Irish public transport, refreshed weekly. The journey counts reflect services scheduled to run today — not a yearly average — which is why they move from day to day. Operators set the times and can change them, so confirm before travelling.

Working out your trip

1

Find the route

Search by number, stop, suburb or operator in the box above — the search covers every stop on every route listed.

2

Open its timetable

Each card links to the full schedule, with departures from any stop on the line.

3

Check the connection

If you need to change, the transfer tool on each route page shows what you can connect to.

Weekends and evenings

Weekend timetables in Dundalk are lighter than weekday ones and Sunday is lighter again. Some routes on this page run Monday to Friday only. The journey counts shown are for today, so check the route page itself if you are planning for a different day.

Getting to the airport

Airport journeys from Dundalk are on this page — filter the list above by coach services to compare them. Book ahead where you can: the airport runs fill first and the walk-up fare is rarely the cheapest.

Allow more time than the timetable suggests. A scheduled departure is not a guaranteed arrival, and airport traffic is the least predictable part of any route.

The busiest routes today

Frequency varies enormously between routes here. These five carry the most journeys today, which usually means you can turn up without checking a timetable — the rest reward planning.

RouteWhere it goesOperatorJourneys
railDublin – Drogheda/DundalkIarnród Éireann / Irish Ra78
Belfast – Dublin (Enterprise)Connolly Rail Station – Grand Central StatioEnterprise76
174Long Walk – MuirhevnamuirBus Éireann70
174BLong Walk – Bay EstateBus Éireann70
901Dundalk – Drogheda – DublinMatthews Coach Hire64

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss my connection?
On separate tickets you have no protection — you buy again. That is the main argument for leaving a margin when you plan a change.
Is there a night service?
Overnight services are rare outside Dublin. Check the last departure carefully if you are out late.
Where is the main bus station?
The city’s stands and coach station are the hub for most services listed here, and the rail station is usually a short walk away.
Do I need to book a seat?
On city buses no — turn up and pay or tap. On intercity coaches booking is advisable, especially at weekends and on airport runs, because those services do sell out.