The average bus between Shannon and Dundalk takes 5h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. There is a bus service every few hours from Shannon 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 hourly between Shannon and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Shannon is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at William Street and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shannon 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 Shannon to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Shannon station and arriving at Dundalk station via Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Shannon to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Shannon to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Stapleton Place station.
The distance between Shannon and Dundalk is 217.4 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Stapleton Place via William Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Airport Zone 10, and Airport Zone 13 in around 5h 27m.