Post updated Thursday 14th Nov 2024

Phase 6A of the BusConnects Network Redesign roll-out, which had been scheduled for implementation in December 2024, will now be deferred until January 2025. The exact revised launch date has yet to be confirmed.

This includes:

  • 24-hour Spines E1 and E2.
  • Radial 19 – for more, see Route 19 information
  • Local routes L1, L2, L3, L12, L14, L15, L26, L27
  • Express routes X1 and X2.

What’s new?

24-hour spines E1 and E2 serve areas including Bray, city centre, Ballymun and Santry. Route 19 runs from Parnell Square to Dublin Airport,

Your new Local and Xpress routes (L1, L2, L3, L12, L14, L15, L26, L27, X1 and X2) serve Greystones, Newcastle, Kilternan, Blackrock and more.

Changes to existing services

The new services will replace the following services:

46a, 46e, 63, 63a, 84, 84a, 84x, 143, 144, 145, 155, 184 and 185, from December 8th.

The following routes will change:

  • Route 4 from Monkstown will be diverted at O’Connell Bridge to Heuston Station.
  • Route 11 from Sandyford will be diverted at Parnell Square to run via Phibsborough and the North Circular Road to the Phoenix Park.
  • Route 13 from Grange Castle will terminate at Mountjoy Square.

More information regarding Phase 6a is available on the Transport for Ireland website here: Phase 6a: E-Spine Transport for Ireland