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Public Transport in Dundalk, Ireland

Directions to Creative Spark FabLab Dundalk

Creative Spark, Muirhevnamor Industrial Estate, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland

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From Dundalk, Downtown

Dundalk is easy to navigate. The town is compact and very walkable.

🚶‍♀️ On Foot or by Bicycle

  • Distance: about 3 km from Dundalk town center
  • Time: 30–40 minutes walking or about 10 minutes cycling
  • Route: Follow Avenue Road → Muirhevnamor Industrial Estate
  • Creative Spark is well signposted once you enter the estate.

🚌 Local transportation, by Bus

Local Buses: Routes 174, 174A, and 174B offer frequent services across the town and its suburbs, including on Sundays.

  • Bus Éireann Route 174 (toward Muirhevnamor) stops near Creative Spark.
  • Depart from Clanbrassil Street or Long Walk Shopping Centre.
  • Ask the driver for the Muirhevnamor stop — about 10 minutes from town.
  • From the bus stop, it’s a 5-minute walk to Creative Spark.

🕓 Check timetables: Bus Éireann Route 174

🚖 Local Taxis in Dundalk

In Dundalk, you can also use local taxi services like 555 and 777 to get around. These taxis can be booked by phone or hailed on the street. Some of the main local providers include:

  • Sevens Cabs – Phone: +353 42 933 3333, Website
  • Dundalk Taxis – Phone: +353 42 933 5555

Local taxis are convenient for short trips, airport transfers, or when app-based services are unavailable. Payment is usually accepted by cash or card, depending on the taxi.

🚖 Uber

In Ireland, Uber operates differently than in many other countries. Only licensed taxi drivers can offer rides through the app — meaning all Uber trips are official taxis rather than private rideshares.
The service is available in several towns and cities, including Dundalk, where you can use the app to book or pre-book taxis, track your driver, and pay securely by card.

📱 Download the app: Uber Official Website

From the Airport

Airports ✈️

Dublin Airport

  • Code: DUB
  • Location: 10 km north of Dublin city center
  • Website: Dublin Airport


The most suitable airport for EU Citizens to travel into is Dublin Airport. The easiest way to travel to Dundalk from Dublin Airport is the 100X bus. Uou need to have cash (€) or card to pay for your ticket on board or you can book online in advance here


  • Bus:

    • Dundalk Express (Route 100X) – operated by Bus Éireann, direct from Dublin Airport to Dundalk (≈1 hr 15 min).
    • Other options include Aircoach or Matthews Coach Hire (Dublin–Dundalk route).

  • Train:

    • From Dublin Connolly Station (reachable by Airlink Express or taxi from the airport) to Dundalk Clarke Station, then a short taxi ride (≈10 min) to Creative Spark FabLab.

  • Taxi/Car: Approx. 75 km, about 1 hour via M1 motorway.

  • Car Rentals: Available at the airport terminals.

Belfast International Airport


Regular bus services connect both Belfast International Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport to the city centre, where you can catch a direct bus or train to Dundalk.
If you choose to fly into Belfast, you can take any of their buses into the City Centre, from there you have the option of getting a train to Dundalk from Grand Belfast Central or a bus from the Europa Bus Centre.


  • Bus:

    • Ulsterbus or Translink Goldline to Newry, then onward bus or taxi to Dundalk (≈25 min).

  • Train:

    • From Belfast Lanyon Place (Central Station) to Dundalk Clarke Station (≈2 hrs), then taxi (≈10 min).

  • Taxi/Car: Approx. 100 km, about 1.5 hours via A1/M1 motorway.

  • Car Rentals: Major providers available at the airport.