Service Updates

Please note the following service disruption in the western and northwestern region on Wednesday, 8th April 2026.

Due to slow-moving convoys on various roads as part of the fuel cost protest, several routes nationwide are experience considerable delays.


Route 51
11:05 Galway to Cork - delayed by 1 hour and 20 minutes.
12:25 Cork to Galway - cancelled.
13:05 Galway to Limerick - cancelled.
15.25 Limerick to Cork - Operating


Route 55
14:40 Waterford to Limerick - cancelled.


Route 320 
12.00 Limerick to Charleville - cancelled.
13.30 Charleville to Limerick - cancelled.


Route 401
Road closures will take place on the Castlepark Rd. on until April 24th, from Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:00. Services on Route 401 will be unable to serve Glenavon Drive, Gortcam, Ard Álainn, Ballybane N.V. and Clareview Park. A temporary bus stop will be located near Windsor Motors.


Route 421
15:15 Kiltimagh to Claremorris - cancelled.



Bus Éireann wish to apologise to passengers for any inconvenience. 

To see real-time information, location and arrival of your bus, please visit TFI Live at https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/live-departures/.

Please note the following disruption to our services in the South region on Wednesday 8th April 2026:

🔷Updated at 15:49🔷




🔶 Disruptions due to Protests 🔶

Ongoing protests across Cork City and nearby areas are causing service disruptions. Delays are expected across Cork City services, with a number of urban bus routes also impacted.


🔸Route 51🔸

Due to ongoing protests, Route 51 services operating between Cork and Galway (in both directions) may experience significant disruptions, including delays and diversions.
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to check the website regularly for the latest updates. 


We thank customers for their understanding.



🔹Cancellations - Delays 🔹


Route 51

12:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled
17:25 ex Cork to Galway is cancelled.

Route 225
14:10 Maritime College to Kent Station - Cancelled

Route 261 
15:00 ex Cork to Ballinacurra is operating approx 20 mins late

Route 233

🔸Please be advised that due to a major road traffic accident, services are experiencing delays of up to 45 minutes. Further information will be provided.🔸





🚧Roadworks🚧

🔹Route 219 🔹

From the 20th of April 2026, the current 07:00 departure from MTU will cease. The service shall begin at at the new EARLIER time of 06.45.

🔹Route 226🔹

Please be advised that services are unable to stop at Ballinabearna Cross, Riverstick, Belgooly and Bridge View from 08:00Hrs to 18:00Hrs both directions.

To facilitate resurfacing works on the R600 between Riverstick & Belgooly, the R600 will be closed between Fivemilebridge & Pewterhole Cross, from 08.00 Tuesday 07th April until 18:00 Friday 10th April. The road closure will be implemented daily from 08:00 – 18:00 with the road reopening each evening & to remain open overnight. As a result, we will be unable to serve Riverstick or Belgooly between these times. Intending passengers will need to board and alight in Kinsale or Fivemilebridge.


🔹Route 260🔹

Route 260 will be unable to serve Mogeely until 10th April due to roadworks.

🔹Route 261🔹

Due to roadworks in Ballinacurra, stops 23991 & 237511 will be closed from Wednesday 11th March for approx. 8 weeks.
Stops at Mount Pleasant (244961) & Ballinacurra (244941) can be accessed by passenger.





For further information please check Realtime app or visit www.buseireann.ie/rtpi. Bus Eireann regrets any inconvenience caused to customers.

Please note the following disruption to our services in the South East/Eastern region on Wednesday 8th April 2026:



***   Due to a planned nationwide fuel protest taking place today, services across multiple routes in the East and Southeast region are expected to experience disruption.

Please be advised that services will be diverted due to a protest in Dublin City Centre. Check for temporary stops on your route.

Update at 16:23

>> Expressway Services

The following routes serving Dublin City are impacted: 100X, 2, 4, 22, 23, 30, and 32

Route 2 – Dublin Airport to Wexford
•Diversion: Services will operate via the N11 and M50 (Junction 16), rejoining the route at Loughlinstown Hospital. 
•Missed Stops: All stops from Busaras to Stillorgan Park Hotel. 
•Alternative Stops: Loughlinstown Hospital and Dublin Airport Zone 13. 

Route 4 – Dublin Airport to Waterford
•Diversion: Services will operate via the N7 and M50 to Dublin Airport in both directions. 
•Missed Stops: Heuston Station and Busaras. 
•Alternative Stop: Dublin Airport Zone 13. 

Routes 22 (Ballina) & 23 (Sligo)
•Diversion: Services will operate via the N4 and M50 to Dublin Airport in both directions. 
•Missed Stops: Busaras and Heuston Station. 
•Alternative Stops: Dublin Airport Zone 13 and Stop 2213 (Liffey Valley Shopping Centre). 

Routes 30 (Donegal) & 32 (Letterkenny)
•Diversion: Services will terminate and operate from Dublin Airport. 
•Missed Stop: Busaras. 
•Alternative Stop: Dublin Airport Zone 12. 

Route 100X – Dublin to Dundalk
•Diversion: Services will terminate and operate from Dublin Airport. 
•Missed Stops: All stops from Holles Street (Merrion Square) to 3Arena (North Wall). 
•Alternative Stop: Dublin Airport Zone 13. 


>> PSO Services
Routes 103, 109X, NX
•Diversion: Operating to/from Broadstone. 
•Missed Stops: Wilton Terrace, Beresford Place, 15 Dorset Street Lwr, 834 St Parrick Road (Drumcondra)
•Alternative Stops: Stop 195 (Broadstone) and 1506 Hart’s Corner. 

Routes 103X & 105X
•Diversion: Operating to/from Broadstone. 
•Missed Stops: All stops from O’Connell Street to Belfield. 
•Alternative Stop: Stop 195 (Broadstone). 

Routes 109, 109B, 111
•Diversion: Operating to/from St. Peter’s Church (Cabra Road). 
•Missed Stops: All stops from Mater Hospital to Busaras. 
•Alternative Stop: Stop 57 (Phibsborough – St. Peter’s Church). 

Routes 115, 115X, 132, 245X
•Diversion: Operating to/from Heuston Station. 
•Missed Stops: Belfield, Connolly Luas Stop, Wellington Quay, and Busaras. 
•Alternative Stop: Stop 10995 (Heuston Station). 

Route 133
•Diversion: Operating to/from Merrion Square West. 
•Missed Stops: All stops from Busaras to Merrion Row Church. 
•Alternative Stop: Stop 2811 (Merrion Square West). 

Routes 101 & 101X
•Diversion: Operating from Mountjoy Square. 
•Missed Stops: Wilton Terrace, Busaras, and 3Arena (North Wall). 
•Alternative Stop: Stop 1174 (Mountjoy Square). 


Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and check the website for real-time service updates.

Due to the ongoing protest in Dublin City Centre, further disruption or changes to these diversion arrangements may occur at short notice.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank customers for their understanding.




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* Route 2
15:00 Dublin Airport to Wexford - Cancelled

* Route 101
15:00 Drogheda to Dublin - Cancelled
17:05 Dublin to Drogheda - Cancelled

* Route 103
13:40 Ratoath to Dublin - Cancelled

* Route 105X
16:40 Dublin to Fairyhouse Cross - Cancelled

* Route 109
15:30 Mountjoy Prison to Kells - Cancelled
16:35 Dublin to Kells - Cancelled

* Route 115
16:30 Dublin to Enfield - Cancelled

* Route 245X
14:00 Dublin to Cork - Operating from Heuston Station at 15:00

* Route NX
15:00 Dublin to Navan - Cancelled
16:40 Navan to Dublin - Cancelled

* Route CW2
Some scheduled trips cancelled, please check the TFI Live App

* Route D1/D2/D4/D5
Some scheduled trips cancelled, please check the TFI Live App

* Route NV1
Some scheduled trips cancelled, please check the TFI Live App

* Route 245
16:15 Clonmel to Parnell Place – Operating with 10 mins delay to departure.




Please keep checking Bus Éireann website and TFI Live App for further updates.

Bus Eireann regrets any inconvenience this may cause our passengers.

**All Areas Planned Diversions**
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*** WEST & NORTHWEST REGION ***


Route 401
Road closures will take place on the Castlepark Rd. on Monday, 6th April for approximately 3 weeks from Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:00. Services on Route 401 will be unable to serve Glenavon Drive, Gortcam, Ard Álainn, Ballybane N.V. and Clareview Park. A temporary bus stop will be located near Windsor Motors.

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*** SOUTH REGION ***

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*** EAST & SOUTHEAST REGION ***

>>> Easter Rising Commemoration Parade Sunday 05/04/2026

Please be advised due to Annual Easter Rising Commemoration, O'Connel Street will be closed from 04:00 to 15:00
As a result, the following service changes will be in place:

* Route 101 ex Drogheda:
Will divert from Dorset Street via Gardiner Street onto Busáras.
- Missed Stop:  Stop 227, O’Connell Street
- Alternative Stop: Busáras

* Route 101 ex Dublin:
Will operate its normal route from Busáras during the diversion.

Route 103, 109, 109B, 109X, 111, and NX Inbound Service:
Will operate as normal up to Parnell Square East.
- Missed Stops:  Stop 227, O’Connell Street and Stop 111771, Lower Abbey Street (Irish Life)
- Alternative Stop: Dublin Bus Stop 265 (Parnell Square)

- Outbound service will operate its normal route during the diversion.

Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time, as delays are expected due to road closures.

Bus Éireann apologises for any inconvenience this may cause our passengers.


>>> Event/Road closure Drogheda Friday 03/04/2026
Routes affected: 173/168/182/190

Please be advised of rolling road closures in Drogheda between 10:30am and 12:00pm may result in delays or service disruptions.

Route 173 may operate only to and from Drogheda Bus Station.

Please keep checking Bus Éireann website and TFI Live App for further updates


>>> Routes NV1 and NV2 Permanent Bus-Stop Relocation from Monday 8th December (Removal of Kennedy Road stops and new stops on Paddy O’Brien St)

We wish to advise customers travelling on routes NV1 and NV2 of the following change to the drop-off and pick-up bus-stop on Kennedy Road in Navan Town.

Routes NV1 and NV2 will operate to/from new bus-stops on Paddy O’Brien St. These changes will become active from Monday 8th December 2025.

Bus Stop Number on Paddy O’Brien St for routes NV1 and NV2 (to Gainstown):
•Stop 135661

Bus Stop Number on Paddy O’Brien St (Opp Eason) for routes NV1 and NV2 (to Dunville Road/Clusker Park):
• New Stop - Number to be assigned

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Bus Éireann wish to apologise to passengers for any inconvenience. 

To see real-time information, location and arrival of your bus, please visit TFI Live at https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/live-departures/.