How much is the bus ticket from Dundalk to Drogheda?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dundalk to Drogheda start from $20. The average price for this route is around $20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Dundalk to Drogheda?

The average bus travel time from Dundalk to Drogheda is 35m, covering a distance of 31 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 25m and is operated by Expressway .

Which bus companies service the Dundalk to Drogheda route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 87 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dundalk to Drogheda?

The earliest bus departs from Dundalk to Drogheda at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:37pm.

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

A bus trip from Dundalk to Drogheda generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Dundalk to Drogheda starting at $13 | Compare & Save up to 33%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dundalk to Drogheda on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:34pm	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	36m	5:10pm	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:39pm	Dundalk Dublin Road	25m	6:04pm	Drogheda North Road	Fastest
Bus	5:34pm	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	41m	6:15pm	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:34pm	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	41m	7:15pm	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:34pm	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	41m	8:15pm	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dundalk to Drogheda on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:39pm	Dundalk Dublin Road	25m	6:04pm	Drogheda North Road	Fastest
Bus	4:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	5:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	6:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	37m	7:10am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dundalk to Drogheda on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	37m	10:10am	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:39pm	Dundalk Dublin Road	25m	6:04pm	Drogheda North Road	Fastest
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	5:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	6:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dundalk to Drogheda on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	37m	9:10am	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:39pm	Dundalk Dublin Road	25m	6:04pm	Drogheda North Road	Fastest
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	5:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	6:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dundalk to Drogheda on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	5:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:39pm	Dundalk Dublin Road	25m	6:04pm	Drogheda North Road	Fastest
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	5:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	6:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dundalk to Drogheda on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:34pm	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	36m	4:10pm	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:39pm	Dundalk Dublin Road	25m	6:04pm	Drogheda North Road	Fastest
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	5:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dundalk to Drogheda on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:34pm	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	36m	5:10pm	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:39pm	Dundalk Dublin Road	25m	6:04pm	Drogheda North Road	Fastest
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	5:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Dundalk to Drogheda on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:34pm	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	36m	2:10pm	Drogheda Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:39pm	Dundalk Dublin Road	25m	6:04pm	Drogheda North Road	Fastest
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	4:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:33am	Dundalk Dublin Rd McDonalds	32m	5:05am	Drogheda Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:00 AM GMT.

Get from Dundalk to Drogheda

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

87bus per day

35mAverage Duration

31 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dundalk and Drogheda?

Stops in Dundalk

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

Stops in Drogheda

A
Drogheda Bus Station
Donore Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5446 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 446 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 WiFi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $20

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dundalk to Drogheda by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Dundalk to Drogheda?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dundalk to Drogheda start from $20. The average price for this route is around $20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Dundalk to Drogheda?
The average bus travel time from Dundalk to Drogheda is 35m, covering a distance of 31 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 25m and is operated by Expressway.
Which bus companies service the Dundalk to Drogheda route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 87 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dundalk to Drogheda?
The earliest bus departs from Dundalk to Drogheda at 3:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:37pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dundalk to Drogheda?
A bus trip from Dundalk to Drogheda generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option 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

11-30

$18

12-01

$18

Today

$18

12-03

$18

12-04

$18

12-05

$18

12-06

$17

12-07

$13

The cheapest trip from Dundalk to Drogheda was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $18 for a bus ticket from Dundalk to Drogheda based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-12-07.