3 new Dublin Bus routes to launch on 16 October 2022

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The fourth phase of the BusConnects network redesign programme will see the launch of three new bus routes for Dublin on Sunday 16th October 2022. The new ‘G-Spine’ routes are to be operated by Dublin Bus.

The new routes are:

  • G1: Red Cow Luas – Ballyfermot – City centre – Spencer Dock

  • G2: Liffey Valley SC – Ballyfermot – City centre – Spencer Dock

  • Route 60: Red Cow Luas – Clondalkin – Cherry Orchard – Ballyfermot – Decies Rd – Islandbridge – City centre – Sir John Rogerson’s Quay

The G1 and G2 will both operate as 24-hour services, bringing the total number of 24-hour Dublin Bus services to 10 routes.

The approximate frequencies for the G1 and G2 routes are:

Weekdays:

  • 06:00 – 22:00 — Every 10 – 15 minutes

  • 22:00 – 00:00 — Every 30 mins

  • 00:00 – 05:00 — Every 60 mins

  • 05:00 – 06:00 — Every 30 mins

Saturdays:

  • 07:00 – 23:00 — Every 15 – 20 minutes

  • 23:00 – 00:00 — Every 30 mins

  • 00:00 – 05:00 — Every 60 mins

  • 05:00 – 07:00 — Every 30 mins

Sundays and Bank Holidays:

  • 08:00 – 10:00 — Every 30 mins

  • 10:00 – 19:00 — Every 10 – 15 minutes

  • 19:00 – 00:00 — Every 30 mins

  • 00:00 – 08:00 — Every 60 mins

Route 60 will run every 60 minutes every day with additional peak journeys during school term and for both the morning and evening peak travel times, between Cherry Orchard and the City centre.

As a result of the new routes, the 79 and 79a routes will be removed, with significant timetable changes for routes 40, 13 and 40d.

Further information on timetables and interchanges for the new routes can be found on the Transport for Ireland website.

Development, Dublin BusMatt Walsh