The average bus between Dublin and Lough Derg takes 5h and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Lough Derg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Dublin and Lough Derg. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Lough Derg at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Lough Derg station via Nenagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Dublin to Lough Derg bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin to Lough Derg bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Nenagh station.
The distance between Dublin and Lough Derg is 143.5 km. The road distance is 167 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Nenagh every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 2h 35m.