The average bus between Dundalk and Loughrea takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Loughrea. 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 every 4 hours between Dundalk and Loughrea. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Loughrea at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Cathal Brugha St and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Loughrea. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Loughrea station via Cathal Brugha St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Dundalk to Loughrea bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Loughrea bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Loughrea station.
The distance between Dundalk and Loughrea is 167.7 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Loughrea via Cathal Brugha St and Crampton Quay in around 5h 31m.