The average bus between Dundalk and Ballyliffin takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Ballyliffin. 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 Dundalk and Ballyliffin. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Ballyliffin at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Ardee and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dundalk to Ballyliffin? 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 Ballyliffin. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Ballyliffin station via Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Dundalk to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ardee N33 station.
Dundalk to Ballyliffin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballyliffin station.
The distance between Dundalk and Ballyliffin is 155.6 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a bus from Saint Malachy's Vil to Ballyliffin via Ardee, Ardee N33, and Letterkenny Bus in around 7h 17m.