Bus Éireann News

Updated travel advice as capacity doubles to 50% and inter-county travel returns on Monday 10 May

As capacity on public transport increases to 50% from tomorrow as part of the phased reopening of the country, Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is advising customers to travel outside of peak times, to book a guaranteed seat for inter-regional Expressway travel and to be prepared for greater demand on some services, especially during periods of fine weather, at weekends and morning/evening commute times.

Monday, 10th May, 2021

Bus Éireann begins first COVID-19 vaccination shuttle service in Waterford

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) announces a new shuttle bus service to make travel easier for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at the Waterford Vaccination Centre at the WIT Arena.

Wednesday, 28th April, 2021

Bus Éireann announce commencement of redevelopment works at Roxboro bus depot & maintenance facilit

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, has today announced the commencement of its redevelopment of Roxboro bus depot and maintenance facility at Roxboro Road in Limerick.

Thursday, 22nd April, 2021

Bus Éireann proud to be supporting Aldi Community Games 2021

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, for the second-year running is proud travel partner of the Aldi Community Games 2021. Bus Éireann is advising families interested in supporting these games to register their children at www.mycommunitygames.com by the closing date of 5 May 2021.

Wednesday, 21st April, 2021

Bus Éireann issues travel guidance from Monday 12 April

With changes to travel restrictions and the full resumption of education on Monday 12 April, Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, advises passengers to plan their essential journeys and to be aware of the continuing 25% capacity limit on all public transport.

Monday, 12th April, 2021

Bus Éireann confirms January 29 as last day of operation for the X12 Dublin/Limerick Route

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is today confirming that its X12 Expressway service between Dublin and Limerick will cease operation this month, with Friday, 29 January 2021 as the last day of operation.

Wednesday, 20th January, 2021

Bus Éireann announces details of most significant single enhancement of services in 15 years

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is today announcing details of what is its most significant single enhancement of services in more than 15 years. Funded by the National Transport Authority through the Government’s July Stimulus, it includes both new services and increased frequency on existing services, that when combined will contribute to Bus Éireann providing an additional three million kilometres of journeys per year nationwide.

Monday, 14th December, 2020

Bus Éireann announces improved services and timetables

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is pleased to announce significantly enhanced services and timetables which come into effect today, Sunday 22 November 2020. In conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), Bus Éireann will offer customers improved services across the country in counties Galway, Kerry, Louth and Mayo. The new jobs are based at Ballina, Dundalk and Tralee.

Sunday, 22nd November, 2020

Bus Éireann proud to support new anti-racism campaign

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is proud to support a new anti-racism campaign by Transport for Ireland (TFI) and the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) which launched this week.

Friday, 23rd October, 2020

Bus Éireann and Expressway issue Level 5 travel advice for all services nationwide

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is advising customers of updated guidelines under Level 5 of Ireland’s Plan for Living with Covid-19 which will come into effect from midnight tomorrow, Wednesday, 21 October 2020.

Tuesday, 20th October, 2020

Bus Éireann and Expressway Level 3 advice for Inter-city and commuter services

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is advising customers of updated guidelines under Level 3 of Ireland’s Plan for Living with Covid-19 which came into effect countrywide from midnight last night.

Wednesday, 7th October, 2020

Consolidation of Expressway services and begins plans for expansion of city and commuter services

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, announces that its Expressway services between Dublin and Cork, Dublin and Galway and Dublin and Limerick are to cease, and the Dublin / Belfast service is to be suspended indefinitely.

Tuesday, 29th September, 2020

Bus Éireann introduces additional 66 Expressway services from Sunday 13 September

From Sunday, 13 September 2020, Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, will run additional Expressway services on the following routes:

Sunday, 13th September, 2020

Bus Éireann introduces additional Expressway services from Sligo/Derry and Sligo/Letterkenny from Su

From Sunday, 6 September 2020, Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, will run two additional Route 64 services between Sligo/Derry and Sligo/Letterkenny.

Friday, 28th August, 2020

Update on School Transport Scheme 2020/21

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, operates the School Transport Scheme on behalf of the Department of Education. Almost 120,000 students use school transport, accounting for 40 million journeys each year. More than 100 people work on the Scheme, excluding drivers and mechanics, and there are 11 dedicated local school transport offices right throughout the country.