The average bus between New Ross and Dundalk takes 9h 24m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Ross to Dundalk. 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 3 times a day between New Ross and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Ross is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlow Bus Stn and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from New Ross to Dundalk? 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 New Ross to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from New Ross station and arriving at Dundalk station via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
New Ross to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from New Ross station.
New Ross to Dundalk bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Marshes Shop Cntr station.
The distance between New Ross and Dundalk is 181.8 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a bus from New Ross to Marshes Shop Cntr via Carlow Bus Stn, Eden Quay, and Cumberland Street N in around 5h 57m.