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The Free Travel Scheme is administered by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and all queries about the scheme should be directed to the Department by emailing [email protected] or calling 071 915 7100.

More details on the Free Travel Scheme can be found on their website.

About the Free Travel Pass 

The Free Travel Pass allows holders to travel free of charge on public transport services in Ireland including Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, Luas, TFI Local Link and Kilkenny Services operated by City Direct. The Free Travel Pass is also accepted by many commercial bus services.

You can find a full list of all operators and routes where the Free Travel Pass is accepted on gov.ie .

If you are using a PSC Free Travel Card, please hold the card to the validator until you hear a beep or see the green light.

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Free Travel Pass - If you qualify for Free Travel, your Public Services Card (PSC) will have FT (for Free Travel) in the top left-handed corner. Free Travel Pass is valid on all Citylink services. 

The letter following shows who you can take with you:

you can travel for free (Valid for Card Holder Only)

FT + S

your spouse, or civil partner can travel with you for free

FT + C

you can have a person (over 16) travel with you for free

Senior (65+) SmartPass

Northern Ireland Senior (65+) SmartPass is valid on Citylink/GoBus/Eireagle.com services.

When booking your ticket online please do not select the adult fare ticket. Please select the free travel pass option. 

** Free Travel Pass Holders MUST be in possession of their Travel Pass to give to Driver on boarding the Coach.  If you do not have your travel pass with you, you will be charged the applicable fare.**

Citylink is pleased to announce that we accept the Free Travel Pass (FTP) on all routes:

• Route No. 760 Galway - Dublin Airport
• Route No. 761 Galway - Dublin City & Airport Express
• Route No. 712 Limerick - Dublin Airport eireagle
• Route No. 763 Galway - Dublin Airport Multi-stop Serving Galway, Oranmore, Loughrea, Athlone, Moate, Kinnegad, Kilbeggan, Enfield, Dublin City, Dublin Airport.
• Route No. 251 Galway - Limerick - Cork - Cork Airport
• Route No. 923 Galway - Clifden
• Route No. 721: Castlebar-Dublin Airport
• Route No. 430: Galway-Ballina
• Route No. 660: Galway-Dublin City Express
• Route No. 707: Cork-Dublin City & Airport
• Route No. 720: Galway - Dublin City & Airport

Passengers with FTP / N.I. SmartPass cards can reserve and guarantee their seat for a specific journey by using our online booking facility or visiting our travel centres. Please note, a fee of €3 per seat is in place for Free Travel Pass tickets on our Multi-Stop routes and €5 per seat on our Express routes. You must carry your Free Travel Pass with you and show it to the Driver on Boarding . If you do not have your travel pass with you, you will be charged the applicable fare. 

To book an FTP ticket online, do not put anything under Adult, Student, Child etc, go straight to FREE TRAVEL PASS and from the dropdown menu. Select 1 if one person travelling or 2 if two persons travelling but must be covered on the same pass. If there are two persons travelling with two separate passes, then you need to make two separate reservations. Enter the 12 digit card number on the back of the FTP card, NOT your PPS number. We strongly recommend passengers reserve their seat in advance, especially when travelling to the airport.     A person must be 16 years or older to accompany a Free Travel Pass holder and only if the FTP card allows . Children accompanying a Free Travel Pass holder must make a seperate reservation on our website at www.citylink.ie. Children up to 14 years old must purchase a child fare and 14+ must purchase a student or standard fare as applicable. Tickets may also be purchased directly from the driver subject to availability.

Please note when boarding the coach you must present your valid FTP card.  

Need help booking your ticket? Watch our handy video tutorial below. 

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Bus services

Introduction, bus éireann, rural transport, passengers with disabilities, useful contacts.

Public bus services are regulated by the National Transport Authority under the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 . There is a range of public bus transport services (both private and State-owned) offering services on a number of routes. Operators providing public bus passenger services must be licensed unless the service is subject to a Public Services Obligation Contract .

You can use the transportforireland.ie website, as well as smartphone apps , to help you when using public transport services.

Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) is a State company that operates most bus services in Ireland - the following information about bus services relates mainly to State-owned services.

A list of current licenced bus services is available on the Transport for Ireland website.

Reduced fares on public transport

Reduced fares of 20% on public transport will continue in 2024 . The 50% price reduction on the Young Adult Leap Card continues in 2024. You can see the National Transport Authority Fare (NTA) Plan 2024 .

Dublin Bus is a subsidiary of CIÉ and provides bus services within Dublin, as well as to and from the surrounding areas. These services include city bus services, Airlink and Nitelink.

Xpresso: Xpresso routes have fewer stops and therefore offer passengers a quicker service.

Airlink: This airport service connects Dublin Airport to a number of city centre locations as well as the Luas Red Line , Busáras (Central Bus Station) , Connolly Railway Station and Heuston Railway Station .

Rail connection: Dublin Bus operates a rail connection service that connects Connolly Railway Station and Heuston Railway Station.

Nitelink: This service is a late night bus service that runs from the city centre to the suburbs on Fridays and Saturday throughout the year. An enhanced service may operate at Christmas.

School services: Dublin Bus is responsible for school services which are operated by private contractors. All coaches have the Dublin Bus logo on the front, back and side.

Dublin Bus fares and tickets

In general, the fare you pay is based on the number of stages you travel. There is also a city centre fare .

The TFI-90 fare allows free transfers between Dublin Bus, Luas, DART, commuter rail, and Go-Ahead Ireland services. The fare applies to most journeys in the Dublin area, whether involving multiple services within 90 minutes or a single trip.

Paying with cash: An exact fare system is operated by Dublin Bus and only coins (not notes) are accepted. No change is given.

Prepaid tickets: You can also pay your fare with a prepaid ticket. Magnetic prepaid tickets must be inserted into the bus validator when boarding. Prepaid smartcard tickets must be validated by holding the smartcard on the reader target for at least a second or until a light appears.

Leap Cards: Leap Cards can be used on all Dublin Bus services, including Airlink, Xpresso and Nitelink. They can also hold prepaid tickets. As well as Adult Leap Cards, there are Child Leap Cards, Young Adult and Student Leap Cards . Information on using Leap Cards is available at leapcard.ie .

Free Travel Passes: Free Travel is available to some people who are permanently living in Ireland. You cannot use Free Travel Passes on Airlink services. Read more information in our page on free travel .

Travelling on Dublin Bus

You can plan your journey and access bus timetables on the Dublin Bus website. Real time information on buses is available on their website , at certain bus stops, by using smartphone app .

The website also has information on Dublin Bus bye-laws , and information for people with disabilities .

Bus Éireann is a subsidiary of CIÉ and provides bus services throughout Ireland except for Dublin City. Eurolines provides coach services to Britain and Europe.

Expressway: Expressway inter-urban coach services link many major towns and cities in the country.

Town and city services: Bus Éireann operates bus services in Athlone, Balbriggan, Cork, Drogheda, Dundalk, Galway, Limerick, Navan, Sligo and Waterford.

Commuter bus services: The commuter services serve city-centre destinations in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford, as well as certain business facilities around the country.

Airport services: Bus Éireann provides coach services to Cork, Dublin, Shannon, Knock and Kerry airports.

Local bus services: Bus Éireann operates town to town and rural services.

School bus services: Bus Éireann operates a school bus service on behalf of the Department of Education. It also provides student services .

Bus Éireann fares and tickets

In general, you can pay your fare with cash. You can also order your ticket online . There is information on the different types of tickets available, including tickets for schoolchildren and regional commuter tickets , on Bus Éireann’s website.

Leap Cards: Leap Cards and Young Adult and Student Leap Cards can be used on all Bus Éireann’s city and town services, commuter and rural services, and to buy single tickets on Expressway services.

Free Travel Passes: Free Travel Passes can be used on most Bus Éireann’s services. Read further information in our page on free travel .

Travelling on Bus Éireann

On the Bus Éireann website you can plan your journey and access timetables . Realtime information on buses is available on buseireann.ie .

You can also find travel advice , Bus Éireann bye-laws , information on carrying luggage and dogs , as well as the accessibility of its services on the Bus Éireann website.

TFI (Transport for Ireland) Local Link provides better links between rural transport and national bus and rail services throughout Ireland.

As well as regular rural services, Local Link provides door to door services that can be pre-booked with your Local Link office .

Free Travel passes and cash fares are accepted on all services.

Find out more in our page about rural transport and Local Link services .

Under EU Regulation 181/2011 bus and coach passengers have a minimum set of rights when travelling in the European Union. You can read more about your rights in our page on bus and coach passenger rights .

Complaining about a Dublin Bus service

If you have a complaint about a Dublin Bus service, you can make your complaint by letter, by e-mail, by phone or in person. You should include as much detail as possible, such as the date and time of travel, the bus route number, the bus registration number, where you were leaving from and going to. You can read the Dublin Bus customer charter on its website.

Complaining about a Bus Éireann service

If you have a complaint about a Bus Éireann service, you can phone 0818 836 611, fill out the contact form or send an email to [email protected] . You can read the Bus Éireann customer charter on its website.

Taking a complaint further

If you are not satisfied with the reply to a complaint from a service provider, you can make a complaint to the National Transport Authority. Information on making a complaint is available on its website.

Public transport companies offer a range of accessibility services. You can read more in our page about travelling on public transport with a disability or reduced mobility .

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Related documents

• Inspector of Mental Health Services This document describes the Inspector of Mental Health Services who is appointed under the Mental Health Act 2001. 1066.1832
• Rural transport and Local Link services Information about Local Link buses linking towns and villages in rural Ireland and other rural transport options available. 1061.3567
• Public Services Card The Public Services Card is designed to replace other cards such as the free travel pass and the social services card of the Department of Social Protection. 1057.7657

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Reserve your seat with your free travel pass

It's just the ticket to enjoy more!

If you have a Free Travel Pass, remember to use it on the Expressway Network. It’s perfect for connecting with friends and family and doing the things you love.   It's just the ticket to enjoy more!  

There's no better way of exploring what Ireland has to offer than with Expressway and our 14 routes nationwide! You can use your free travel card, on board the coach by simply presenting your free travel card to the driver or you have the option to book online at www.expressway.ie to reserve a seat and get priority boarding for only €2 per trip.  

If you don't want to book online that's ok too as we have ticket machines in stations and travel without a booking is more than welcome provided we have space on board. 

So what are you waiting for?   We can't wait to welcome you on board!

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Thousands of people can travel for free on public transport this weekend

The deal came into effect on Friday, February 3, and will remain active until Monday, February 6

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Thousands of people can travel for free over the coming days on the Dart, Luas, and Dublin Bus for the Bank Holiday weekend thanks to an initiative announced by Transport for Ireland.

Anyone who holds a Leap Card will be able to bring a plus-one on board with them across TFI trains, trams, and buses for no additional cost this weekend.

The deal came into effect on Friday, February 3, and will remain active until Monday, February 6.

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All customers have to do is present their TFI Leap Card to pay for their journey or validate a pre-loaded ticket as normal and bring someone along for free for the duration of their journey.

The offer is valid on the following transport over the weekend:

• Bus Éireann (excluding Expressway)
• Go-Ahead Ireland
• TFI Local Link
• Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail
• DART and Commuter Services on the Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail short-hop zone
• Cork Commuter Network

If you have a valid Monthly/Annual ticket on your Leap card you can use it to avail of this promotion on the train services for which your ticket is valid – excluding Cross Border travel.

Speaking about the launch, Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD said: “The TFI Leap Card has gone from strength to strength and it continues to expand with the rollout of the young adult Leap Card.

“Over 80,000 young adult cards were purchased from July last year to the end of the year.

“Public transport customers across Ireland are responding positively to our improved and expanded services on the network with passenger numbers, now back to pre-Covid levels.

“Ireland is one of the few European countries where public transport has bounced back in such a strong way.

“This Leap +1 means that even more people can experience what our public transport system has to offer.

“It’s an initiative that’s good for friends and family and that’s good for our environment, as we enjoy this first February Bank Holiday.”

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TFI 90 Minute Fare

You can use the TFI network around Dublin for 90 Minutes with your TFI Leap Card, for just €2 for adults, €1 for young adults (19-25) or students, and 65 cent for children.

TFI 90 applies to most journeys in the Dublin area whether you are using multiple services during 90 minutes or simply taking a single trip. TFI 90 applies to:

• Dublin Bus (Except Express services which cost €2.40);
• Go-Ahead Ireland services in the Dublin City Bus network;
• All Luas services; and
• Most DART and Commuter Rail services (zones 1 to 4 in the Short Hop Zone).

To get the TFI 90 minute fare, simply use your Leap Card as you normally would within 90 minutes. You must touch on every time you board a service to demonstrate you hold a valid ticket for each journey:

• touch on before each bus journey; and
• touch on before and touch off after each DART, train and tram journey.

As long as you touch on your last service within 90 minutes of your first, you will qualify for the TFI 90 Minute Fare. You can see how much time you have left within your 90 minutes by checking your Leap Top Up App.

TFI Leap Card Fares

Do I have to pay for each journey with the TFI 90 Minute Fare?

The TFI 90 Minute Fare is deducted at the start of the journey, and your second and subsequent journeys are free as long as you touch on your card within 90 minutes of the first journey.

Are there any time constraints for a TFI 90 Minute Fare journey?

Yes, to pay the TFI 90 Minute Fare, the second and subsequent touch ons must be made within 90 minutes of the first one.

Are there any distance constraints for the TFI 90 Minute Fare?

Yes, to pay the TFI 90 Minute Fare a journey must be completed within the 90 minute boundary on eligible TFI services.

This includes:

Why can I travel further on a short fare in the city centre versus further out / in the suburbs.

The short fares applies to a journey on any single route up to approx. 2km to 3km in length, so some variances will exist in relation to distances people can travel on the short fare. This is for a variety of reasons including the location of individual stops on the public transport network relative to fare boundaries and to the need to maintain fares consistency when routes use different streets depending on direction of travel.

What will happen if I forget to touch-on before boarding a Luas after a Bus journey?

If you forget to touch-on at the Validator on the Luas platform before you get on a tram you will not have a valid ticket (a validated TFI Leap Card) for your Luas journey. If caught, you will receive a Luas Standard Fare Notice requiring a penalty to be paid.

What happens if you touch-on but forget to touch-off when travelling on Luas?

The maximum fare, i.e. TFI 90 Minute Fare, will be charged.

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Ticket Booking

Can i book my ticket on line.

Tickets for our intercity services can be  booked online , and are also available for purchase from your driver.

Tickets booked online guarantee a seat on the service you have booked for. Your online ticket can be used to board another service on the same calendar day, provided there is room on that coach. The date and time of a pre-booked online ticket can be amended using the “ Manage Booking ” section of the website.

Tickets for the Limerick City (310) services and Portarlington Connector can be purchased from your driver.

Can I purchase return tickets?

Yes, for your convenience return tickets are available when you buy online or from your driver.

Do I have to print my ticket?

If you have booked online you can present the driver with your mobile device to scan your online ticket.

Do you have multi journey tickets

Dublin Coach offers a range of multi-journey tickets on many of our routes for your convenience.

What are the schedules?

What is the schedule on weekends.

Weekend services operate to the same timetable as the weekday services on all routes except our  310 service  in Limerick City. Please see the route pages under “Timetables & Fares” for full details.

Any changes for individual events will be posted on our  News page  before the event.

What is the schedule for Christmas / Easter / St Patricks Day / Bank Holidays?

Information for changes to our normal schedule for any event will be posted on our  News page  in the run-up to the event.

What time is the first service from Dublin Airport?

The  N7 Service  runs 24 hours a day, every hour at half past the hour from Dublin Airport.

What time is the last service from Dublin Airport?

Are all your services running, is the dundrum service running.

We are delighted to announce the return of Route 750 serving Dundrum to Dublin Airport via Red Cow Luas effective from Monday November 7th 2022.

Is the Belfast service running?

The Belfast (Route 400) service has not recommenced post covid. Recommencement date will be announced on our new page, Route 400 service page, and social media.

Is the Dublin Airport to Clongriffin service running?

This route is coming soon!  Keep an eye on our News Page and social media for updates.

Are all other services running?

All other services are operating according to our timetable. Any changes to individual timetables will be posted on our social media.

Student Fares

How much are student fares.

Student fares are available on our  N7 Service  (Portlaoise to Dublin Airport route) and  Dundrum – Dublin Airport route . We also provide a Multi-Journey Ticket for students travelling on the  M7 service  and  M9 service .

See our  Student Travel  page for more information

What do I need to bring on my journey if travelling as a student?

A valid Young Adult Leap Card or Student Leap Card is required for purchase of student/young adult fares. The card must be presented for inspection to the driver on-boarding.

These tickets are currently only available to purchase online.

Ability to buy onboard coming soon.

Do you have multi journey tickets?

We offer a range of multi journey tickets on many of our routes. Please see our fares section

Where is my bus?

The Dublin Coach mobile app provides real time bus information for all of our services, letting you know exactly when the next bus is expected.

You can also use the Track My Bus feature on our website to find out where the bus is on any of our scheduled services. Simply click the Track My Bus button at the top of this page to check it out.

How do I track my bus on your website?

You can track your bus using  our App or directly from our website.

Please follow the below steps if using our website:

• Tap “Track my Bus” on the bottom of your screen.
• Enter your boarding stop.
• Enter your Departing Stop or Select Route.

How do I track my bus using your app?

Please follow the below steps if using our App:

• Tap Track on the bottom of your screen.

Free Travel Pass

Do you accept free travel passes.

Yes we accept the Free Travel Pass  on all of our routes.

Can I prebook my seat with a free travel pass?

If you are a Free Travel Pass holder you can now reserve a seat online.

Click on Book Now and select Reserve a Seat as your ticket type in order to prebook your seat.

Show the driver your seat reservation ticket along with your Free Travel Pass in order to board the bus.

Dublin Airport

What time is the first service from dublin airport, what time is the last service from dublin airport, what routes service the airport.

Our N7 Service (Route 726) and Dundrum Service (Route 750) operate to and from Dublin Airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are not on our 726 or 750 routes, all of our services interconnect so use our journey planner to plan your route.

Do kids travel free?

Two children under the age of 12 travel free with every paying adult.

Up to what age can children travel free?

Children under the age of 12 travel free.

How do I book a free child’s ticket?

You have the option of booking a free child ticket when booking an adult fare.

How can I find your stop locations

The stops are clearly indicated on the printed timetable and on the timetables on this website:

• M1 Service page  lists the location maps for all stops on the Dublin -Belfast M1 Service
• N7 Service page  lists the location maps for all stops of all N7 Portlaoise to Dublin Airport Service stops.
• M7 Service page  lists the location maps for all stops on the M7 Service Dublin to Ennis / Killarney / Tralee via Limerick
• M9 Service page lists the location maps for all stops on the M9 Cork – Waterford – Kilkenny – Dublin Service
• Dundrum – Dublin Airport  lists the location maps for all stops between Dundrum and the Airport

Lost Luggage

What do i do if i leave my luggage onboard.

If you lost property while travelling on one of our services, please fill in our  Lost Property form with a description of the item you lost, the details of the journey you were on when you lost the item and your contact details.

If your item is located in our Lost and Found, we will contact you to arrange its collection.

Please tell us about the item you lost:

What forms of payment are accepted, what forms of payments do you accept onboard.

We accept card or contactless payments. We also accept Leap Card, Free Travel Pass, Google Pay, Apple Pay and Revolut onboard. Cash is not accepted onboard.

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Temporary stop closures - From 19:30pm on Monday 29 April until 6:00am on Tuesday 30 April our North Wall Quay and 3Arena pick-up stops will both be closed. Please visit our FAQ page for more information.

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Discover the ways we can help you, temporary stop closures: monday 29 - tuesday 30 april.

Due to road closures, our North Wall Quay and 3Arena pick-up stops will both be closed from 19:30pm on Monday 29 April until 06:00am on Tuesday 30 April .

Customers affected by these stop closures are advised to use either the George's Quay stop on the 782 service or the Eden Quay stop on the 784 service.

The 3Arena drop-off will still be available during this time.

Find answers to popular Dublin Express queries

We always try our best to make travelling with us as smooth as possible, from the moment you book your tickets to when you depart from your coach.

However, we also know questions are natural! So before you give us a call or email us, why not take a look below and see if your query has already been answered?

Our services

What services do you operate.

Dublin Express operates the 782, 783 and 784 services between Dublin City and Dublin Airport, and the 785 service between Belfast, Dublin Airport and Dublin City. These services operate daily with the first coach starting at 01:55 am and running until 00:35 am.

Where do you stop at Dublin Airport?

All services call at both Terminal 1 & 2 at Dublin Airport.

Visit our Dublin Express stop map to see all Dublin Express stops and to get directions.

Where do you stop in Belfast?

The 785 service to Dublin City stops at Glengall Street, opposite Europa Bus Centre, in Belfast. Our stop is located directly outside of Glengall Exchange. 

Visit our  Dublin Express stop map to see all Dublin Express stops and to get directions.

Where does the 782 service stop?

Travelling from Dublin Airport

The 782 service stops in Dublin City at:

• George's Quay (Tara Street Station)
• Aston Quay (O'Connell Bridge & Temple Bar)
• Wellington Quay (Temple Bar & Dublin Castle)
• Usher and Merchant's Quay (Christ Church Cathedral & Guinness Storehouse)
• Heuston Station (Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo)
• Arran Quay (Smithfield & Jameson Distillery)
• Ormond Quay Upper (Capel Street)
• Eden Quay (O'Connell Street & Marlborough Street)
• Custom House Quay (Gardiner Street & Connolly Station)

Visit our  Dublin Express stop map  to see all Dublin Express stops and to get directions.

Where does the 783 service stop?

The 783 service stops in Dublin City at:

• East Wall Road, 3 Arena
• North Wall Quay, Beckett Bridge
• Christchurch (Patrick Street)
• Portobello (New South Street)
• Harcourt Luas (Camden Street & Charlemont Street)
• Ranelagh Luas
• Rathmines (Castlewood Avenue)
• Rathgar (Terenure Road East)
• Terenure (Terenure Road West)

Where does the 784 service stop?

The 784 service stops in Dublin City at:

• 3Arena (Point Village & Ringsend)
• North Wall Quay (Docklands & Samuel Beckett Bridge)
• Trinity College (College Green & Temple Bar)

Where does the 785 service stop?

Travelling from Belfast to Dublin

• Glengall Street (opposite Europa Bus Centre)
• Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport
• Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport
• Burgh Quay (O’Connell St. Bridge, Stop 339) (drop-off only)*
• Westland Row (Stop 100111)^

Travelling from Dublin to Belfast

• Custom House Quay (Stop 135271) (pick-up only)*

*Please note, if you’re booking a journey to or from Dublin City Centre, coaches drop off at Burgh Quay, (O’Connell St. Bridge) Stop 339. Journeys to Belfast pick up from Custom House Quay, Stop 135271.

^This stop is not wheelchair accessible, the nearest accessible stop is Custom House Quay. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

How long does the journey take?

Our fastest journey between Dublin Airport and Dublin City takes only 14 minutes.

Our fastest journey between Dublin City and Belfast takes  2 hours 20 minutes.

Our fastest journey between Belfast and Dublin Airport takes 1 hour 50 minutes.

See our Dublin Express Timetable for all services.

Assisted travel information

While our coaches are wheelchair accessible, some stops in Dublin do not allow for enough room. Due to this, we request all passengers needing assistance to please call the Assisted Travel Helpline by ringing 01 903 9508 (open 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week) and selecting the Assisted Travel Helpline to enable us to conduct our checks and make sure you can travel comfortably.

Discover all you need to know about arranging assistance, travelling with a wheelchair and our disabled code of practice.

Do you allow pets on board?

Unfortunately, we are unable to allow pets to travel on our coaches. However, we welcome highly trained assistance dogs and assistance animals.

We do recommend that customers pre-book as this will help us ensure that you and your assistance dog/animal get a seat and that your assistance dog/animal has enough space for the duration of the journey.

Are your stops manned?

Staff will be available at our Dublin Airport stops from 08:00 to 21:00 at Terminal 2 and 07:00 to 23:00 at Terminal 1.

Can I buy a ticket from the driver?

On our Dublin City to Dublin Airport services, you can buy your ticket directly from the driver*, however, this will be subject to availability as services may be full with pre-booked customers, so it is always advisable to purchase your ticket in advance.

On our Belfast to Dublin services, you need to prebook your ticket online, this can be done through our website, or you can also book from our desk in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport.

* If you would like to purchase a ticket from our drivers, please be aware that drivers can accept card payments only.

Where is my coach?

You can track your coach in real-time by using Coachtracker, which enables you to see where your coach is and offer you an estimated time of arrival. Click here to track your coach .

Do you accept Leap Cards?

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept Leap Cards onboard Dublin Express Buses. We do accept the Student Leap card.

Do you accept the Free Travel Pass?

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept the Free Travel Pass onboard Dublin Express Buses. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Luggage and lost property

What is the luggage allowance.

You can take two medium-sized suitcases or one large suitcase (each weighing no more than 20kg) on your coach, plus a small piece of hand luggage.

Please note: Medium-sized items are defined as 70cm x 30cm x 45cm, whilst large items may have a max dimension of 75cm x 50cm x 32cm. Your hand luggage can be no larger than 45cm x 35cm x 20cm.

For any queries on luggage size please DM us on any social platform or contact our customer services and we will be able to answer your question directly.

I’ve lost an item on board

If you have misplaced an item while travelling on our services from Dublin City to Dublin Airport and/or Belfast, you can check for it in our online catalogue or get in touch with us:

• Online Catalogue - Lost item(s) that are found by our drivers are regularly catalogued and can be found by visiting dub.lostandfoundsoftware.com .
• Email - If you haven’t been able to locate your lost item(s) online please get in touch with us at [email protected]

Ticket Information and Refunds

Can i change the date of my ticket.

On the 782, 783 or 784 services , you can travel 12 hours either side of the scheduled time on your ticket on standby basis when travelling on our services between Dublin City and Dublin Airport.

Those travelling on our 785 Belfast service can travel on the service before or the service after the booked time on your ticket. This will be on a standby basis, subject to seat availability.

If you wish to travel on a different date, you can also refund your ticket free of charge via our cancellation portal up to 24 hours before you depart and rebook for another date.

No matter which service you are booked on, you can also cancel and refund your ticket up to 24 hours before your outbound departure time. You can then rebook a new journey if you wish to.

Can I amend or refund my ticket?

A refund can be obtained free of charge on all tickets cancelled 24 hours prior to your outward departure via our cancellation portal . Tickets cannot be amended; however, on the 782, 783 or 784 services , you can travel 12 hours either side of the scheduled time on your ticket on standby basis when travelling on our services between Dublin City and Dublin Airport.

You can also cancel your ticket free of charge 24 hours before departure and rebook.

Can I get an earlier coach?

What if i miss my coach.

If you miss your coach your ticket we have you covered. On the 782, 783 or 784 services , you can travel 12 hours either side of the scheduled time on your ticket on standby basis when travelling on our services between Dublin City and Dublin Airport.

Please note, if you are travelling on a different time than stated on your ticket, boarding the coach will be subject to availability.

What if my flight is early/delayed?

If your flight is delayed beyond 12 hours please DM us on social media or contact our customer service team.

Please note if you are travelling on a different time than stated on your ticket, boarding the coach will be subject to availability.

Do you need to print out your ticket?

No, you don’t have to print your ticket, you can go paperless and show the ticket to the driver on your phone.

Do I have to get on/off the same stop I booked my ticket from?

No, if you booked a ticket to/from the city centre you can get on or off any of our 15 stops on the 782, 783 or 784 routes.

If you are travelling on the 785 route from Belfast, you can change at the Airport to travel on the 782, 783 and 784 services. However, a separate ticket will need to be purchased for this journey.

Can I get on the 784 if my ticket is for the 782, 783 & vice versa?

Yes, if you booked a ticket to/from the city centre you can get on or off any of our 15 stops between the airport and city.

Tickets purchased for the 785 route are non-transferrable.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We currently accept Debit, Credit Card, Google Pay and Apple Pay. As a safety precaution for our drivers, we are unable to accept cash.

Not received ticket

I haven’t received my ticket.

Please check your spam or junk email folders before contacting us.

If you haven’t received your ticket, please call us on 019039508 from within the Republic of Ireland or +35319039508 if calling outside of Republic of Ireland Lines open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.

You can also try contacting us via social media between 8am-10pm on:

• twitter.com/dublin_express
• facebook.com/dublinexpresscoach
• instagram.com/dublinexpresscoach

Do you provide a student discount?

Anyone with a Young Adult/Student Leap Card can purchase their ticket on the TFI Go App for a 50% discount on our 782, 783 and 784 services. Unfortunately, we will not be accepting Young Adult/Student Leap Cards on our 785 service.

For more information, please visit ou r  Student Leap Card page .

Travelling with Children

Do i have to pay for my young child.

Infants aged 0-2 travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for.

For the 782, 783 and 784 services, if you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2 per adult, please book the additional infant as Children (3-15). The price of a child’s ticket online is €2.50 for a single and €3.50 for a return. The price of a child’s ticket on the day is €3 for a single and €4 for a return.

Child ticket prices are the same price as adult tickets for the 785 service.

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Our passenger descriptions are designed to help you choose the right ticket for yourself or your fellow travellers.

Adult fares are applicable to all passengers aged 2+. Adults under the age of 16 are not permitted to travel alone on any European service unless accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over or they have a letter of authority from a parent or guardian.

Infants 0-1 Inclusive

Children aged under the age of 2, must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Unaccompanied children will not be carried.

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