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Dublin Bus

Complete guide to using Dublin Bus: network, fares, ticketing, realtime apps, accessibility, airport links and practical tips for getting around Dublin, Ireland.
Dublin Bus is the principal public bus operator for the Greater Dublin area, running hundreds of routes (day, night and express services) and forming a core part of Transport for Ireland's integrated network. This guide summarizes the network, fares, apps, fleet, accessibility and practical tips to help you plan journeys. (dublinbus.ie, transportforireland.ie)

🚍 Geography

The Dublin Bus network serves the Greater Dublin area from outer towns (for example Bray, Balbriggan, Maynooth) into the city centre and key transport hubs like Heuston Station and Dublin Airport. Most services concentrate on radial corridors and new high‑frequency “spines” created by the BusConnects redesign. (dublinbus.ie)
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🗺️ Network (BusConnects)

Dublin Bus services are being reorganised under the NTA’s BusConnects programme to create frequent spine, orbital, local and express routes. Phase rollouts (most recently Phase 6a in January 2025) introduced 24‑hour E‑spine routes and many local changes to improve capacity and connectivity. (transportforireland.ie, dublinbus.ie)
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BusConnects map
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⏱️ Routes & Timetables

Timetables and route PDFs are published on the Dublin Bus website; you can look up individual routes (for example routes 16 and 41 to/from Dublin Airport) and download timetables or view stop‑by‑stop times online. Many core routes now run 24/7 or have extended night coverage. (dublinbus.ie)
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💶 Fares & Leap Card

The TFI Leap Card is the best value for most journeys in Dublin. The TFI 90‑minute fare applied via Leap is €2.00 (adult) for most Zone 1 journeys; Leap fares (short/long/Xpresso) are cheaper than cash and daily/weekly caps apply. Cash fares remain available but are higher. (transportforireland.ie, dublinbus.ie)
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📲 Ticketing & Apps

Use a TFI Leap Card (or the Leap Top‑Up app) to tap on at bus entry. For realtime departures, route planning and stop lookup use the official TFI Live app (Realtime Passenger Info) or the Transport for Ireland website — these provide live arrival times and stop numbers. (transportforireland.ie)
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TFI Live
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🔋 Fleet & Sustainability

Dublin Bus operates a largely low‑floor, wheelchair‑accessible fleet of diesel, hybrid and an expanding battery‑electric double‑deck fleet. Hundreds of electric buses were ordered and depot charging infrastructure has been installed to support a growing zero‑emission fleet. (dublinbus.ie, busconnects.ie)
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electric bus Dublin
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♿ Accessibility

All Dublin Bus vehicles are low‑floor with a wheelchair space (wheelchairs up to 70cm×120cm), deployable ramps and kneeling capability. The operator provides an Access Officer, travel assistance schemes and supports customers with a range of needs (ISL interpretation on request; JAM card recognition). (dublinbus.ie, transportforireland.ie)
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✈️ Airport Services

Several scheduled Dublin Bus routes serve Dublin Airport (examples include routes 16 and 41) and timetables for these services are listed on the Dublin Bus site; other commercial airport coaches also operate (Airlink/Aircoach/Dublin Express). Check the operator timetable before travel for luggage space and frequencies. (dublinbus.ie, dodublin.ie)
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🌙 Night Services

Dublin Bus runs Nitelink weekend night services and multiple 24‑hour routes (including the E‑spine routes introduced in Phase 6a). Nitelink and 24‑hour timetables and fares are available on Dublin Bus’ Night‑Time Services pages. (dublinbus.ie)
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📞 Customer Service & Lost Property

For enquiries, complaints or lost property use the TFI contact form or phone the TFI customer line (0818 294 015; +353 1575 6110 from outside Ireland). Lost property found on TFI services is logged and held for a finite period — report items through the official lost property form. (dublinbus.ie)
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✅ Tips

  • Tap on with your Leap Card for cheapest fares and automatic capping; check the Leap Top‑Up app for balances. (transportforireland.ie)
  • Use the TFI Live app or the stop number on the shelter for real‑time arrivals to avoid waiting. (transportforireland.ie)
  • For airport journeys consider schedule, luggage room and travel time (routes like 16/41 are local services; commercial airport coaches often have dedicated luggage space). (dublinbus.ie, dodublin.ie)
  • If you need assistance or ISL interpretation give notice where requested (Dublin Bus Access Officer details on the website). (dublinbus.ie)
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🧭 Summary

Dublin Bus is the backbone of public bus travel in the Greater Dublin area — integrated into the TFI network with Leap fares, realtime apps, an evolving greener fleet and continuing network improvements via BusConnects. For the latest timetables, fares, route changes and realtime info always check Dublin Bus or Transport for Ireland resources before you travel. (dublinbus.ie, transportforireland.ie)
If you want, I can:
  • look up a specific route timetable (give route number or stop), or
  • find step‑by‑step directions between two Dublin addresses using buses, or
  • check the latest fare caps or recent BusConnects phase details.
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Last updated: Mon Aug 18, 2025