New enhanced Dundalk town bus service

The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Bus Éireann have announced that they are enhancing services and timetables on the Dundalk Town Bus Service. Enhancements on Route 174, (Dundalk Bus Station to Grange Drive Muirheavna), Route 174A (Dundalk Bus Station to Fatima) and Route 174B, (Dundalk Bus Station to Bay Estate) recently came into effect in April.

The significantly enhanced services are funded by the National Transport Authority as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network. The improvements will benefit passengers in the region travelling for leisure, work and education as well as those making onward connections with bus and rail connections.

Route 174, Dundalk Bus Station to Grange Drive Muirheavna will now provide a service seven days a week, operating every thirty minutes from 6.15am to 11.15pm, Monday to Sunday.

Route 174A, Dundalk Bus Station to Fatima will offer new early morning and late evening services every thirty minutes from 6.12am to 11.20pm, Monday to Friday and from 6.50am to 11.20pm Saturday and Sunday. This route will offer a substantially increased service on a Sunday, providing 34 services a day.

Route 174B, Dundalk Bus Station to Bay Estate will provide new early morning and late evening services every thirty minutes from 6.05am to 11.30pm Monday to Friday and 7.30am to 11.30pm Saturday and Sunday. This route will now provide 33 services on a Sunday.

The Dundalk town bus service will operate fully accessible vehicles, reflecting the NTA and Bus Éireann’s commitment to a fully inclusive public transport system with accessible vehicles and infrastructure.

“Bus Éireann is delighted to introduce these improved services in Dundalk, significantly increasing transport options for passengers in the region,” said Adrian O’Loughlin, Bus Éireann, Senior Manager, East. “These improvements will particularly positively impact those commuting to the town centre for work, leisure, health and education. These updates are the result of a strong collaboration between the NTA and Bus Éireann to enhance connectivity across the country and deliver an affordable, reliable and sustainable bus service for communities throughout Ireland, helping to make life better.”

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Director of Public Transport Services of the NTA Jeremy Ryan said: “The NTA is delighted to support these bus service improvements, which will bring significant benefits to the local communities in Dundalk. Enhanced morning, evening, and Sunday services will make a real difference, offering greater flexibility and better connectivity for work, school, and leisure. This is a fantastic step forward in making public transport more accessible and convenient for everyone in the community.”

For further information on Dundalk’s Town Bus Service, including updated timetables and route maps, please visit: www.buseireann.ie/news/dundalk-updates