Service updates

Please note the following disruption to our services in the Southern region Friday 7th August 2026:

🔷Updated 20:06🔷

🔸Routes 201, 203 & 207a 🔸

Due to a traffic collision in the Blackpool area, Routes 201, 203 and 207A are currently experiencing diversions. Passengers may experience delays and disruption to normal services.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.


🔸Routes 51 & 243🔸

Due to a RTA on New Mallow Rd in Lackendarragh area services will experience delays. Further information will be provide. 






🚧Roadworks & Diversions🚧

🔹Route 245🔹

Bus Stop Closure Due to Roadworks/Cattle Underpass 
Please be advised that, due to roadworks on R665-38, Knocknamuck, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, the following bus stops will not be served from 08:00 on 10 August until 17:00 on 14 August:

•256081 Ballyporeen
•256071 Ballyporeen
•351241 Clogheen
•351221 Clogheen
•250101 Ardfinnan
•250131 Ardfinnan

Passengers are advised to use the nearest available bus stop during this period and to allow additional time for their journey.
Normal service is expected to resume from 17:00 on 14 August, subject to the completion of the works.

🔹Route 202 / 202a🔹

Route Diversion Notice – Routes 202 & 202A

Due to roadworks, Routes 202 and 202A are currently unable to serve Beaumont Drive in both directions.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

🔹Routes 40 & 260🔹

Route 40 & Route 260 Diversions
Youghal Summerfest Road Closure

Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 07:30hrs to 16:00hrs (approx.)


To facilitate the Youghal Summerfest Event, Cork County Council has advised that a road closure will be in place within Youghal town from 07:30hrs until approximately 16:00hrs on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

As a result, Route 40 and Route 260 services will operate on diversion during this period.

Inbound Services (towards Cork)

Buses will operate via:

· Main Street / Tallow Street as normal to Cork Hill junction
· Right onto Cork Hill
· Left onto New Line
· Right at Summerfield Cross onto the R634
· Then resume normal route towards Cork

Temporary Stops:

· Route 40 and Route 260 will serve temporary bus stops at the base of Cork Hill.
· Route 40 passengers may also use Route 260 bus stops at Summerfield Cross.

Outbound Services (from Cork)

Buses will operate via:

· Normal route to Summerfield Cross on the R634
· Left onto New Line
· Right onto Cork Hill
· Left onto Main Street / Tallow Street
· Then resume normal route

Temporary Stops:

· Route 40 passengers may also use Route 260 bus stops at Summerfield Cross.


🔹Route 212🔹

10/08/26 08:00 – 14/08/26 17:00 - 24hr Closure 

To facilitate road works on Church Road there will be a diversion in place for duration of road works:

Stop: 248171 Dundanion Court

Cannot be served, please use an alternative stop

*Centre Park Road Closure - 4 August - 30 October 2026*

Due to a 24-hour road closure on Centre Park Road to facilitate road works, Route 212 will operate via Monahan Road for the duration of the works.
Customers are advised to use the nearest available stops on Monahan Road, as buses will not serve Centre Park Road during this period.

The following stops will not be served:

Stop 248121
Stop 248131
Stop 248151
Stop 248141

Please use alternative stops on Monahan Road. Bus Éireann apologises for any inconvenience caused.


🔹Route 237🔹

Services are unable to serve stop 215621 in Goleen Village until 31st August

Please use the alternative bus stop at Emily’s Garden when buses are unable to access this stop 215621.
Alternative location:

Emily’s Garden – opposite the car park, near the grotto.



🔸🔸 Please be advised that some scheduled services may experience delays and cancellations. For the latest information, please check the Real Time app or visit www.buseireann.ie/rtpi. Bus Éireann apologises for any inconvenience caused to customers🔸🔸