the BusConnects Network Redesign roll-out in Dublin will continue with the introduction of 13 new routes, operated by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland, on Sunday December 8th.

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.

Route Map
The map below provides an overall view of Phase 6a routes.

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How often do they run?
For a full list of frequencies, please click below. Frequency Guide

How much are the fares?
The TFI 90-Minute Fare is available on all Dublin City Bus services, including those that that travel outside of Dublin. As long as you are using a Dublin City Bus route, you can avail of the TFI 90 Fare and benefits, including free interchange.

All bus routes included in Phase 6a are eligible for the TFI 90-Minute Fare.

The TFI 90-Minute Fare is also available on DART services, but passengers may be charged a higher TFI 90-Minute Fare depending on where they board or depart from.

Transport For Ireland