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NCT Dundalk waiting times

In September 2026 it took 9.4 days on average to get the first free NCT appointment at Dundalk, 1.7 days shorter than the Irish average of 11.09 days.

How to book Faster centres Address & hours
9.4 daysto the first free slot
10.9 daysto the second free slot
11thshortest wait of 50 centres
11.09 daysIreland average

Average for September 2026, from the NCTS booking lead time statistics: days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times at NCT centres near Dundalk

You can book any of the 50 centres, so a short drive can save days.

NCT Drogheda

34 km · 12.4 days (3 more)

NCT Kells

45 km · 12.0 days (2.6 more)

NCT Navan

46 km · 12.6 days (3.2 more)

NCT Monaghan

48 km · 11.0 days (1.6 more)

NCT Cavan

63 km · 9.9 days (0.5 more)

NCT Northpoint 1 (Exit 4, M50)

66 km · 9.8 days (0.5 more)

How to get an earlier NCT at Dundalk

Priority listAsk to be offered cancellations at Dundalk when you book.How it works Early and late slotsTests usually run Mon 00:05–22:50 · Tue 00:15–22:10 · Wed–Thu 08:00–21:40 · Fri 08:00–20:10 · Sat 08:00–22:50 · Sun 00:15–23:00.Opening hours Book aheadYou can test up to 90 days early without changing your renewal date.Work out your dates Compare all centresEvery centre ranked from the shortest wait.Waiting times

NCT Dundalk
Coes Road Industrial Estate, Old Coes Road, Co. Louth, A91 FV1C

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NCT Dundalk waiting time: questions

How long is the wait for an NCT in Dundalk?

In September 2026 the average wait for the first available test at Dundalk was 9.4 days, and 10.9 days for the second available slot (Ireland: 11.09 days).

How can I get an earlier NCT in Dundalk?

Join the priority list when booking, look at early-morning or evening slots, or book a nearby centre with a shorter wait. You can book any centre in Ireland.

How is the NCT waiting time measured?

The NCTS publishes, by centre and month, the average number of days between asking for an appointment and the first or second available date.

Waiting times from NCTS booking lead time statistics (September 2026). Independent guide, not the NCTS. Reviewed 2 October 2026.