The average bus between Dundalk and Newcastle takes 5h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Newcastle. 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 5 times a day between Dundalk and Newcastle. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Newcastle at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newry and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundalk to Newcastle? 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 Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Newcastle station via Newry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Dundalk to Newcastle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Newcastle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Shimna Parade station.
The distance between Dundalk and Newcastle is 41.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Shimna Parade via Newry, Newry Bus Station, and Kilkeel Bus Depot in around 3h 54m.