The average bus between Dundalk and Newtownabbey takes 3h 11m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Newtownabbey. 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 Newtownabbey. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Newtownabbey at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Newry and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundalk to Newtownabbey? 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 Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Newry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Dundalk to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.
The distance between Dundalk and Newtownabbey is 80.4 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Merville Mews via Newry, Newry Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Donegall Place in around 3h 16m.