- Must visit
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Ireland’s premier archaeology museum, famous for Celtic gold, Viking-era objects, and exceptionally preserved bog bodies.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dundalk to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dundalk to Dublin:
A bus is $0.36 (€0.30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundalk to Dublin costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Dublin take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Expressway (Bus Éireann), Matthews Coach Hire.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 03:33AM | Arrival Time 04:52AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 04:33AM | Arrival Time 05:52AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 05:33AM | Arrival Time 06:52AM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) | Departure Time 09:13AM | Arrival Time 10:13AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 09:33AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 12:03PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 11:34AM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 12:34PM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 02:34PM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) | Departure Time 03:13PM | Arrival Time 04:13PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 03:34PM | Arrival Time 05:01PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 04:34PM | Arrival Time 06:01PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) | Departure Time 05:13PM | Arrival Time 06:13PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 05:34PM | Arrival Time 07:07PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 06:34PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:34PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:33PM | Arrival Time 10:06PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Matthews Coach Hire | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 09:33PM | Arrival Time 11:01PM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) | Departure Time 10:13PM | Arrival Time 11:13PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
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Buses from Dundalk to Dublin run on average 279 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 279 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 279 |
Direct buses 279 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Dublin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dublin trip today.
Ireland’s premier archaeology museum, famous for Celtic gold, Viking-era objects, and exceptionally preserved bog bodies.
The national art gallery with major Irish and European works, including pieces by Caravaggio, Vermeer, and Jack B. Yeats.
A modern interactive museum telling the story of Irish emigration and global influence through digital exhibits.
Dublin’s best-known cultural quarter, lively for street atmosphere, pubs, cobbled lanes, and colorful facades.
Famous pedestrian shopping street known for buskers, luxury stores, and its central city energy.
Elegant Victorian city park with lakes, lawns, and paths, ideal for a relaxing central Dublin walk.
A classic Dublin and Irish dish of slow-cooked lamb or mutton with potatoes, onions, and carrots. It is a comforting staple strongly associated with traditional Irish home cooking.
A traditional Dublin specialty made with sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions simmered together. It is especially linked to the city’s working-class food heritage.
A traditional Irish potato pancake or griddled potato bread, often served with butter, smoked salmon, or meat fillings. It showcases Ireland’s long potato tradition.
One of Dublin’s best-known fine dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Irish cuisine, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
A long-established Temple Bar restaurant specializing in boxty and other Irish dishes. It is a reliable place to try traditional food in a casual setting.
One of Dublin’s most famous historic pubs, known for traditional Irish dishes, live music, and classic old-city atmosphere.
Dublin is pricey for tourists, especially hotels and dining. Pubs and cafes are manageable, but central areas cost more.
Service is often included only in some restaurants. If not included, tip 10-12% for good service. Round up in pubs and taxis. Tipping is optional for cafes.
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