The average bus between Dundalk and Ardara takes 8h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Ardara. 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 3 times a day between Dundalk and Ardara. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Ardara at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Cavan Bus Stn and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundalk to Ardara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Ardara. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Ardara station via Cavan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Dundalk to Ardara bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Lios Na Dara station.
Dundalk to Ardara bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ardara station.
The distance between Dundalk and Ardara is 154.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a bus from Lios Na Dara to Ardara via Cavan Bus Stn and Donegal in around 6h 11m.