The average bus between Dundalk and Lough Derg takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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 Dundalk and Lough Derg. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Lough Derg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at N Wall Quay and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dundalk to Lough Derg? 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 Lough Derg. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Lough Derg station via N Wall Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Dundalk to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Lough Derg bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Nenagh station.
The distance between Dundalk and Lough Derg is 170.7 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Dromineer via N Wall Quay and Nenagh in around 6h 39m.