DART and Northern Commuter service disruption, 31 January–2 February

A Dart train crossing the River Liffey in Dublin.

Image credit: Matt Walsh

DART and Northern Commuter passengers should be aware of major service disruptions on Saturday 31 January, Sunday 1 February, and Bank Holiday Monday 2 February, due to engineering works taking place between Clontarf Road and Drogheda.

DART services:

There will be no DART services north of Connolly during the works. DARTs will operate only between Bray / Greystones and Connolly. Dublin Bus will accept valid Iarnród Éireann rail tickets within the affected area.

The following DART stations will be closed:

  • Malahide

  • Portmarnock

  • Clongriffin

  • Howth

  • Sutton

  • Bayside

  • Howth Junction & Donaghmede

  • Kilbarrack

  • Raheny

  • Harmonstown

  • Killester

  • Clontarf Road

Northern Commuter and InterCity services:

All Northern Commuter rail services are cancelled. A limited bus transfer service will operate between Connolly and Drogheda / Balbriggan / Donabate, and between Connolly and Skerries / Rush & Lusk (via the M1 / Port Tunnel). Only Belfast InterCity services will serve Dundalk during the disruption.

The following Northern Commuter stations will be closed:

  • Laytown

  • Gormonstown

  • Balbriggan

  • Skerries

  • Rush and Lusk

  • Donabate

Limited replacement bus services will operate throughout the day in both directions, with reduced frequency compared to normal train services. Passengers should expect longer journey times and allow extra time for travel.

Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check the latest updates from Irish Rail and Dublin Bus before travelling.

Engineering Works, DARTMatt Walsh