Service Updates

Please note the following service disruption in the western and northwestern region on Thursday, 9th April 2026.

Due to the fuel cost protests, several routes nationwide are experiencing considerable delays. 

There are slow-moving convoys and a barricade in Sligo town affecting all services. In addition, there slow-moving convoys on the N18 (Ennis Road), starting in Bunratty heading towards Limerick.

* Updated at 16:16 *


Route 72
Due to a protest in Cloghan, services on Route 72 will divert at Birr. Cloghan, Ferbane and Ballinahowen will not be served.
14:25 Limerick to Athlone - diverted.
17:45 Athlone to Limerick - diverted.


Route 51
11:25 Cork to Galway - cancelled from Shannon Airport to Galway.
12:25 Cork to Galway - cancelled.
13:05 Galway to Cork - cancelled. 
13:25 Cork to Galway - cancelled from Shannon Airport to Galway.
14:25 Cork to Galway - cancelled.
16:05 Galway to Limerick - cancelled. This service will operate from Limerick to Cork


Route 64
15:30 Derry to Galway - delayed by 60 minutes.
14:00 Sligo to Galway - delayed by 50 minutes.


Routes 343 and 51
Due to a slow-moving convoy on the N18 (Ennis Road), starting in Bunratty heading towards Limerick, considerable delays are expected for the remainder of the day.


Route 424
15:15 Carraroe to Galway - delayed by 30 minutes.


Route 450
14:35 Louisburgh to Dooagh - cancelled from Westport.
14:45 Dooagh to Louisburgh - delayed.
16:45 Dooagh to Louisburgh - commencing from Achill.


Route 458
11:10 Ballina to Sligo - cancelled. This service will commence in Sligo at 12:41 to Enniskillen.


Route 487
14:25 Letterkenny to Convoy - cancelled.


Route 480
14:15 Sligo to Ballyshannon - delayed by 45 minutes.



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 East/Eastern region on Thursday 9th 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.

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

>> 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: 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, Constitution Hill: Stop 195 (Broadstone) and Stop 190 (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.

Route 103 (Temporary closure outbound)
•Missed Stops: Stop 134451 (Kildonan) and Stop 134321 (Kilshane Cross)
•Alternative Stops: Stop 100901 (St. Margaret's Road) and Stop 134251 (Ward Cross)

Routes 103X & 105X
•Diversion: Operating to/from Broadstone, Constitution Hill: Stop 195 (Broadstone) and Stop 190 (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).

Route 109X (Inbound)
•Missed Stops: Stop 101131 (North Road, Finglas), Stop 4542 (Finglas Place), Glasnevin (Stop 101151), Stop 188 (Doyle’s Corner)
•Alternative Stops: Stop 195 (Constitution Hill, Broadstone) and Stop 818 (Berkeley Road)

Route NX (Inbound)
•Missed Stops: Stop 188 (Doyle’s Corner)
•Alternative Stops: Stop 195 (Constitution Hill, Broadstone) and Stop 818 (Berkeley Road)

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

Route 101X
• Service suspended


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
13:00 Dublin Airport to Wexford - Cancelled 
15:00 Dublin Airport to Wexford - Cancelled

* Route 4
13:05 Dublin Airport to Waterford - Cancelled 
15:05 Dublin Airport to Waterford - Operating 20 minutes behind schedule

* Route 40 
13:20 Rosslare to Waterford
This service will terminate/operate from Wexford Station due to fuel protests in Rosslare Harbour

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

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

* Route 109A
14:45 Dublin Airport to Kells - Cancelled 

* Route 115
16:30 Dublin to Enfield - Cancelled

* Route 131
15:30 Bray to Wicklow - Cancelled

* Route 132
17:45 Dublin to Rosslare Europort - Cancelled

* Route 133
16:35 Dublin to Wicklow - Cancelled

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

* Route NV2
Some scheduled trips cancelled, please check the TFI Live App

* Route W1/W2
Some scheduled trips cancelled, please check the TFI Live App





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

Bus Eireann regrets any inconvenience this may cause our passengers.

Please note the following disruption to our services in the South region on Thursday 9th April 2026:

🔷Updated at 15:35🔷

Route 270
15.00 ex Killarney to Skibbereen  Cancelled

Route 245x

14:00 Cork to Dublin will operate approximately 30 minutes late.

Route 270:
14:00 ex Killarney to Kenmare is cancelled.
15:00 ex Kenmare to Killarney is cancelled.

Route 279:
12:45 ex Tralee to Killarney is cancelled.
14:00 ex Killarney to Tralee is cancelled.


Route 51

08:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled
09:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled from Shannon Airport to Galway
10:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled 
11:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled from Shannon Airport to Galway
12:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled
13:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled from Shannon Airport to Galway
14:25 Cork to Galway - Cancelled

🔶Services Disruption due to Protests 🔶

Due to ongoing protests across Cork City and surrounding areas, a number of services may experience disruptions and delays today.

Please be advised that some routes are currently affected. For further information, please check the Real Time app or visit
www.buseireann.ie/rtpi.

Bus Éireann regrets any inconvenience caused to customers and appreciates your understanding.

🔸Tralee services Routes 270,271,272,275,279,279A🔸

Due to ongoing protests, all Tralee and Killarney services operating (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.


🔸Route 220X🔸

Due to a road blockage on Carr’s Hill, Route 220X is currently unable to serve this area.
Services are being diverted via Maryborough Hill until further notice.

🔸Routes 216,220,223,225,225l🔸

The above routes will be experiencing heavy delays and diversions due to protests.
There is a shuttle bus in place from South Mall to Broadale.

🔸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.


🚧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.

**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/.