By train
Dublin & Belfast
Enterprise connects Dundalk Clarke with Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. Northern Commuter trains also serve Dundalk.
Plan your visit
Easy to reach. Hard to leave.
Everything you need before you arrive — and friendly local advice when you get here.
Getting here
Between Dublin and Belfast.
By car
Just off the M1
Exit the M1 motorway at junctions 16–18. Roughly an hour from Dublin Airport.
By bus
Regular coaches
The 100X connects Dublin Airport directly to Dundalk. Matthews and regional operators connect the town with Dublin and neighbouring communities.
Parking
Park and stroll
Pay-and-display and car parks sit within a few minutes' walk of the main streets.
Flying in
Three airports.
One great destination.
Dublin is the closest airport to Dundalk, with a direct coach into town. Both Belfast airports offer another way in, with onward bus and rail connections.
DUBClosest airport · direct coach
Dublin · Republic of Ireland
Dublin Airport
~75 kmAbout 1 hour by car
Planning estimate
Planning estimate
Expressway 100X directly to Dundalk
- Dublin Airport
- 100X towards Dundalk
- Long Walk Bus Station
Take the northbound 100X. Choose the Dundalk stop that suits your plans; Long Walk Bus Station brings you into the town centre. Check your ticket and the airport’s current boarding stop.
100X timetable & stopsBHDConnect through Belfast
Belfast · Northern Ireland
George Best Belfast City Airport
~90 kmAbout 1¼ hours by car
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Planning estimate
Airport Express 600 + Enterprise train
- Belfast City Airport
- 600 to Grand Central
- Enterprise to Dundalk Clarke
Take the Airport Express 600 to Belfast Grand Central, then a southbound Enterprise train stopping at Dundalk. Allow time between the bus and train, and check both tickets.
Plan the bus & rail connectionBFSConnect through Belfast
Aldergrove · Northern Ireland
Belfast International Airport
~100 kmAbout 1½ hours by car
Planning estimate
Planning estimate
Airport Express 300 / 300a + Enterprise train
- Belfast International
- 300 / 300a to Grand Central
- Enterprise to Dundalk Clarke
Take the Airport Express 300 / 300a to Belfast Grand Central, then an Enterprise train stopping at Dundalk. This is a connecting journey, so check the final train and allow transfer time.
Plan the bus & rail connectionLanding at Dublin Airport?
Look for 100X → Dundalk. This is the direct airport coach; Matthews’ Dublin commuter routes are a separate service. Use the airport’s current stop guide and check your boarding point on the day.
Road distances are rounded estimates to Dundalk town centre. Driving allowances exclude airport check-in and depend on traffic and your route. Distance reference ↗ · Details checked 17 October 2026. Arrange a taxi transfer ↗
Bus & coach connections
Where are you
coming from?
Dublin, Newry, Drogheda or a neighbouring town. Find a route into Dundalk, then choose your date and direction on the operator’s website.
12 connections into Dundalk
100X
Expressway
Dublin & Dublin Airport
Dublin city · Dublin Airport · Dundalk
Direct airport connection. Select your direction, date and Dundalk stop.
Timetable & stops900 / 901
Matthews Coaches
Dublin & Drogheda
Dublin · Drogheda · Dundalk
Check Matthews’ current timetable and stop guide for your service.
Timetable & stops904
Matthews Coaches
Dublin IFSC & UCD
IFSC / UCD · Dundalk
A commuter and student connection; check operating days and direction.
Timetable & stops100
Bus Éireann
Drogheda & Dunleer
Drogheda · Dunleer · Dundalk
Regional bus connection into Dundalk. Check your boarding stop.
Timetable & stops160
Bus Éireann
Newry & Ravensdale
Newry · Ravensdale · Dundalk
Cross-border connection via Ravensdale. Check the return service.
Timetable & stops161
Bus Éireann
Newry & Carlingford
Newry · Carlingford · Dundalk
Cooley-area connection. Check the exact stop and service for your day.
Timetable & stops162
Bus Éireann
Monaghan & Castleblayney
Monaghan · Castleblayney · Dundalk
Limited departures and operating days. Check the timetable carefully.
Timetable & stops167
Bus Éireann
Mullingar & Ardee
Mullingar · Ardee · Dundalk
Regional connection from the midlands and Ardee; check your date.
Timetable & stops168
Bus Éireann
Drogheda via Termonfeckin
Drogheda · Termonfeckin · Dundalk
An alternative Drogheda route. Check the route and stops before boarding.
Timetable & stops170
Bus Éireann
Cavan & Carrickmacross
Cavan · Carrickmacross · Dundalk
Regional connection. Use the operator’s current timetable for intermediate stops.
Timetable & stops171
TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Shercock & Inniskeen
Shercock · Carrickmacross · Inniskeen · Dundalk
Serves Dundalk rail and bus stations. Check the stop sequence for your direction.
Timetable & stops169
Halpenny Travel
Blackrock & Dundalk
Blackrock · Dundalk
Operator timetables vary by day. Check the full return journey too.
Timetable & stopsComing from Belfast?
Enterprise trains run from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk Clarke. For bus connections through Newry, check Translink and routes 160 / 161 for the onward leg.
Rail connections below ↓Find your arrival stop.
Many routes serve Long Walk Bus Station. Matthews uses other Dundalk stops, including the Marshes area. Check your route’s exact stop before travelling.
Long Walk Bus Station on a mapRoutes checked 17 October 2026. Service days, stops and tickets vary by route. Bus Éireann service updates ↗ · Fare finder ↗ · Translink journey planner ↗
Getting here · Matthews Coaches
Connected to Dundalk.
Matthews connects Dundalk with Drogheda and Dublin, supporting visitors, students and the working day. Find your service, check the return journey and travel straight to town.
Find your Dundalk stop.
The operator lists Marshes Shopping Centre, Glenwood opposite Louth Hospital and DkIT. Stops vary by route and direction; check the current stop guide before travelling.
Good connections for your team.
Planning a commute? Explore Matthews’ employer Taxsaver ticket information and confirm the arrangements with your employer and the operator.
Matthews.ie · official operator ↗Details checked 17 October 2026. Current times, fares and service notices are provided by Matthews.+353 42 9378188
Arrive by rail
Step off.
Step into Dundalk.
Dundalk Clarke is served by the Dublin–Belfast Enterprise and Northern Commuter services.
- From Dublin ConnollyEnterprise or Northern Commuter to Dundalk Clarke. Journey times vary by service and stopping pattern.
- From Belfast Grand CentralTake an Enterprise service calling at Dundalk. This is also the onward rail connection from Belfast’s airport buses.
Plan your walk or taxi from the station to your accommodation. If you need travel assistance, contact the rail operator when arranging your journey.
Find Dundalk Clarke on a map ↗ · Details checked 17 October 2026.
Getting around · Bus Éireann
Hop on.
Get around.
Shopping, work or a day out. Find your town route from Long Walk Bus Station, then check the stops, direction and day of travel with Bus Éireann.
174
From Long Walk Bus Station
Muirhevnamuir
Timetable & stops174A
From Long Walk Bus Station
Fatima
Timetable & stops174B
From Long Walk Bus Station
Bay Estate
Timetable & stopsBefore you head out.
Check your stop’s live departures and any service changes. Plan the return journey too.
Dundalk town services · Bus Éireann ↗Route details checked 17 October 2026. Timetables and live information are provided by the operator.
More local connections
Around town.
Across the area.
Alongside the town buses, Halpenny Travel and TFI Local Link connect neighbourhoods, the station and nearby communities.
Halpenny Travel · 918
Carrick Road & rail station
The operator lists Dundalk Railway Station, Willow Grove and Lis Na Dara on this route.
Timetable & detailsHalpenny Travel · 916
Bay Estate & DkIT
Local connections with school-term and holiday variations shown in the timetable.
Timetable & detailsHalpenny Travel
Muirhevnamor
Find the operator’s current Muirhevnamor service and timetable.
Timetable & detailsTFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal
Rural communities
Routes connect places including Faughart, Annagassan and Carlingford with Dundalk. Many run weekly or on selected days; ask about booking.
Timetable & detailsSome Local Link services run on selected days or require advance booking. Check the operator’s current arrangements. Local Link Louth Meath Fingal timetables ↗ · Halpenny Travel timetables ↗
Local connections
Your next stop. Sorted.
Find Dundalk taxi contacts, airport transfers, accessible vehicles and group transport. Call an operator directly to arrange your journey.
Planning a longer trip around County Louth?
For county-wide accommodation and visitor information outside Dundalk BID, explore the Visit Louth guide. Our featured business listings focus on the BID area.
County-wide places to stayDundalk Tourist Office
Your first stop in town.
Maps, itineraries, accommodation tips and walking-tour bookings.
Market Square, Dundalk · Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 · +353 42 9352111