Transport for Ireland

Christmas Services 2024

Last updated 5th December 2024

Thank you for choosing the affordable and sustainable way to get around during the festive season!

Christmas Travel Tips: 

Many operators are putting on late-night services to help you make the most of it!  Whether you’re shopping, socialising or working, grab your TFI Leap Card and check the transport company updates below to plan your journey.

Taxi Safety:

Travelling by taxi this festive season? Be sure to download the TFI Driver Check App. to make sure you driver is registered and will get you home safely

If you are travelling in Dublin: 

For the cheapest travel, simply touch on your last journey within 90 minutes of your first journey.

The TFI 90 minute fare allows you to travel on Dublin Bus, Luas, Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin City services and most DART and commuter rail services for just €2.00 for adults, €1.00 for young adults (19-25) and students, and 65 cent for children using your TFI Leap Card!

Look out for the Winter Lights! The Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights is a festive experience where people can experience imaginative light projections by leading artists throughout the city centre.

Operation Open City 2024 is taking place throughout the month of December. This initiative by An Garda Síochána is designed to facilitate the movement of public transport and minimise traffic disruption to the general public, through high visibility and enforcement activity.

TFI Journey Planner

Our TFI journey planner can help you to plan your trips over the Christmas period. You can also download the TFI Live App to plan your journey on the go.

Transport Operators: 
See below for:
  • Timetables
  • Service Updates
  • Contact Details

Please note that these services may be subject to changes, so remember to check back regularly for updates.

Public Transport Service Arrangements

The following Bus Éireann services will operate over the Christmas and New Year period.

  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec: All services operate as normal with last departures from termini at 9 PM.
  • Christmas Day 25th Dec: No services will operate.
  • St. Stephen’s Day 26th Dec: Sunday timetables will operate with the exception of route 220 in Cork. Most routes will commence at 9 AM with a number of exemptions.
  • 27th Dec – 31st Dec: Normal timetables will operate.
  • New Year’s Day 1st Jan: Sunday timetables will operate.
  • 2nd Jan: Normal timetables will resume.

For the most up-to-date service information please visit www.buseireann.ie.

Contact Information can be found on the TFI Help Centre page.

The following Dublin Bus services will operate over the Christmas and New Year period.

  • Thurs 12th Dec: Services will operate as normal with full Nitelink and 24 hour services in operation.
  • Thurs 19th – Mon 23rd Dec: Services will operate as normal with full Nitelink services in operation.
  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec: Services will operate as normal up to 9 PM. No services will operate after 9 PM.
  • Christmas Day 25th Dec: No service will operate.
  • St. Stephen’s Day 26th Dec: Sunday service will operate. Nitelinks will not operate. Routes 15, 39a, 41, C1, C2, C5, C6, G1, G2 and N4 will operate from 5 AM.
  • Fri 27th Dec: Saturday service will operate with some additional early morning departures. Nitelink and 24-hour services will operate.
  • Sat 28th Dec: Services will operate as normal with full Nitelink and 24 hour services in operation.
  • Sun 29th Dec: Services will operate as normal along with 24-hour services. Nitelink services will not operate.
  • Mon 30th and Tue 31st Dec: A Saturday service will operate. Full Nitelink and 24-hour services will operate.
  • 1st January: A Sunday service will operate along with 24-hour services. Nitelink services will not operate.
  • 2nd Jan: Normal services resume.

For the most up-to-date service information please visit www.dublinbus.ie

Contact Information can be found on the TFI Help Centre page.

The following Go-Ahead Ireland services will operate over the Christmas and New Year period.

  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec: All services will operate as normal up to 9 PM. Journeys after 9 PM will be cancelled.
  • Christmas Day 25th Dec: No services will operate.
  • St. Stephen’s Day 26th Dec: Services will commence at 9 AM and operate to a Sunday timetable.
  • 27th Dec – 30th Dec: Normal services will operate.
  • New Year’s Eve 31st Dec: Normal services will operate. Four additional trips will operate on the number 126 route and and 4 on the number 120 route. 
  • New Year’s Day 1st Jan: Services will operate to a Sunday timetable.
  • 2nd Jan: Normal services will resume.

Contact Information can be found on the TFI Help Centre page.

Iarnród Éireann customers on all routes are advised to check times before travelling, and to book Intercity travel in advance at busiest times.

Iarnród Éireann will operate late-night special services every Thursday to Saturday beginning 5th December and finishing 21st December. The below special services will be running.

Late night services from Dublin City Centre

  • 12:30 AM and 1:30 AM from Pearse serving all stations to Howth
  • 12:35 PM and 1:35 AM from Connolly serving all stations to Greystones
  • 12:40 AM and 1:40 AM from Pearse serving Tara St, Connolly, and all stations from Howth Junction to Dundalk
  • 12:20 AM and 2:05 AM from Pearse serving all stations to Maynooth
  • 11:55 PM and 1:58 AM from Pearse serving all stations to Drumcondra, and all stations from ParkWest to Kildare

Rail service alterations 24th December 2024 to 5th January 2025 inclusive

Christmas Eve Tuesday 24th December 2024

  • Weekday InterCity service but with cancellations and alterations on certain routes, with last services between 6 PM and 8:30 PM approx.
  • DART & Commuter will operate a normal Saturday service until 9 PM approx.
    • Last services: 7:45 PM Heuston/Portlaoise & 7:25 PM Portlaoise/Heuston; 8:17 PM Connolly/Maynooth & 9:08 PM Maynooth/Connolly; 8:50 PM Clonsilla/M3 Parkway & 9:08 PM M3 Parkway/Clonsilla; 8:18 PM Connolly/Drogheda & 7:48 PM Drogheda/Connolly; 9:03 PM Malahide/Connolly & 8:57 PM Bray/Connolly.
  • Phoenix Park Tunnel Commuter (Grand Canal Dock/Hazelhatch & Newbridge) route will operate a reduced service until 7:45 PM approx.
    • Last services: 6:52 PM Hazelhatch/Grand Canal Dock & 7:45 PM Grand Canal Dock/Hazelhatch.
  • Cork Commuter will operate a normal Saturday service until 9 PM approx.
    • Last services: 8 PM Cork/Cobh & 8:30 PM Cobh/Cork; 8:15 PM Cork/Midleton & 8:45 PM Midleton/Cork.

Christmas Day Wednesday 25th December 2024 & St Stephen’s Day Thursday 26th December 2024

  • No train services operating on any routes.

Friday 27th December 2024

  • Revised and reduced InterCity services, check times before travel.
    • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, Rosslare services will operate as bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Trains will operate between Bray and Rosslare only.
  • Revised Saturday service on DART and Commuter routes, with the following alterations due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, check times before travel:
    • Northside DART services will operate between Connolly and Howth/Malahide only.
    • Southside DART services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray/Greystones only.
  • Saturday service on Cork Commuter routes.
  • Revised service on Portlaoise Commuter route, check times before travel.
  • No service on Phoenix Park Tunnel (Grand Canal Dock/Hazelhatch to Newbridge) route.

Saturday 28th December 2024

  • Normal Saturday InterCity service but with cancellations and alterations on certain routes.
    • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, Rosslare services will operate as bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Trains will operate between Bray and Rosslare only.
  • Revised Saturday service on DART and Commuter routes, with the following alterations due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, check times before travel:
    • Northside DART services will operate between Connolly and Howth/Malahide only.
    • Southside DART services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray/Greystones only.
  • Normal Saturday service on Cork Commuter routes.
  • Normal Saturday service on Portlaoise Commuter route.

Sunday 29th December 2024

  • Normal Sunday InterCity service but with cancellations and alterations on certain routes.
    • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, Rosslare services will operate as bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Trains will operate between Bray and Rosslare only.
  • Revised Sunday service on DART and Commuter routes, with the following alterations due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, check times before travel:
    • Northside DART services will operate between Connolly and Howth/Malahide only.
    • Southside DART services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray/Greystones only.
  • Normal Sunday service on Cork Commuter routes.
  • Normal Sunday service on Portlaoise Commuter route.

Monday 30th December 2024

  • Revised and reduced InterCity services, check times before travel.
    • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, Rosslare services will operate as bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Trains will operate between Bray and Rosslare only.
  • Revised Saturday service on DART and Commuter routes, with the following alterations due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, check times before travel:
    • Northside DART services will operate between Connolly and Howth/Malahide only.
    • Southside DART services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray/Greystones only.
  • Saturday service on Cork Commuter routes.
  • Revised service on Portlaoise Commuter route, check times before travel.
  • No service on Phoenix Park Tunnel (Grand Canal Dock/Hazelhatch to Newbridge) route.

 New Year’s Eve Tuesday 31st December 2024

  • Weekday InterCity service but with cancellations and alterations on certain routes, with last services between 6 PM and 8:30 PM approx.
    • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, Rosslare services will operate as bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Trains will operate between Bray and Rosslare only.
  • Revised Saturday service on DART and Commuter routes until 9 PM approx., with the following alterations due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, check times before travel:
    • Northside DART services will operate between Connolly and Howth/Malahide only.
    • Southside DART services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray/Greystones only.
    • Last services: 19:45 Heuston/Portlaoise & 7:25 PM Portlaoise/Heuston; 8:17 PM Connolly/Maynooth & 9:08 PM Maynooth/Connolly; 8:50 PM Clonsilla/M3 Parkway & 9:08 PM M3 Parkway/Clonsilla; 8:18 PM Connolly/Drogheda & 7:48 PM Drogheda/Connolly; 9:03 PM Malahide/Connolly & 9 PM Bray/Grand Canal Dock.
  • No service on Phoenix Park Tunnel (Grand Canal Dock/Hazelhatch to Newbridge) route.
  • Cork Commuter will operate a normal Saturday service until 9 PM approx.
    • Last services: 8 PM Cork/Cobh & 8.30 PM Cobh/Cork; 8:15 PM Cork/Midleton & 8:45 PM Midleton/Cork.
  • Additional late-night services will operate after Dublin New Year’s Eve events – details below:
    • 01.35 Connolly/Howth
    • 02.35 Connolly/Howth
    • 01.30 Pearse/Greystones
    • 02.30 Pearse/Greystones

New Year’s Day Wednesday 1st January 2025

  • Revised and reduced InterCity services, check times before travel.
    • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, Rosslare services will operate as bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Trains will operate between Bray and Rosslare only.
  • Revised Sunday service on DART and Commuter routes, with the following alterations due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, check times before travel:
    • Northside DART services will operate between Connolly and Howth/Malahide only.
    • Southside DART services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray/Greystones only.
  • Sunday service on Cork Commuter routes.
  • Sunday service on Portlaoise Commuter route.
  • No service on Phoenix Park Tunnel (Grand Canal Dock/Hazelhatch to Newbridge) route.

Thursday 2nd January 2025 & Friday 3rd January 2025

  • Normal weekday service on InterCity services to/from Heuston Station.
  • Normal weekday service Portlaoise Commuter route.
  • Normal weekday service on Cork Commuter routes.
  • Belfast Enterprise and Sligo InterCity services to/from Connolly Station will operate as normal.
  • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, Rosslare services will operate as bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Trains will operate between Bray and Rosslare only.
  • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, a revised Saturday service will operate on DART and Connolly Commuter routes with the below additional peak time services (Please see further information below).
    • 06.00 Greystones/Pearse
    • 06.25 Bray/Pearse
    • 06.30 Pearse/Greystones
    • 06.00 Howth/Connolly
    • 06.20 Malahide/Connolly
  • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, this Saturday timetable will have the following alterations:
    • Docklands Station will be closed.
    • Northside DART services will operate between Connolly and Howth/Malahide only.
    • Southside DART services will operate between Pearse and Bray/Greystones only until 6 PM approx., after which services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray/Greystones only.
    • Northern Commuter services will operate between Dundalk/Drogheda and Connolly only.
    • Maynooth Commuter services will operate between Maynooth and Connolly only.
    • M3 Parkway Commuter services will operate between M3 Parkway and Clonsilla only. Customers can connect with Maynooth Commuter services for travel to/from Connolly.
    • Customers are advised to please check times before travel.
  • Reduced service on Phoenix Park Tunnel (Grand Canal Dock/Hazelhatch & Newbridge) route due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock. Services will operate to/from Connolly only. Customers are advised to please check times before travel.

 Saturday 4th January 2025

  • Normal Saturday InterCity service on all routes, except Dublin/Rosslare:
    • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, Rosslare services will operate as bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Trains will operate between Bray and Rosslare only.
  • Revised Saturday service on DART and Dublin Commuter routes, with the following alterations due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, check times before travel:
      • Northside DART services will operate between Connolly and Howth/Malahide only.
      • Southside DART services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray/Greystones only.
  • Normal Saturday service on Cork Commuter routes.
  • Normal Saturday service on Portlaoise Commuter route.

Sunday 5th January 2025

  • Normal Sunday InterCity service on all routes, except Dublin/Rosslare:
    • Due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, Rosslare services will operate as bus transfers between Connolly and Bray. Trains will operate between Bray and Rosslare only.
  • Normal Sunday service on Cork Commuter routes.
  • Normal Sunday service on Portlaoise Commuter route.
  • Revised Sunday service on DART and Dublin Commuter routes, with the following alterations due to Engineering Works between Connolly and Grand Canal Dock, check times before travel:
    • Northside DART services will operate between Connolly and Howth/Malahide only.
    • Southside DART services will operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray/Greystones only.

Monday 6th January 2025

      • Normal service on all routes.

For the most up-to-date service information please visit: www.irishrail.ie Remember: search next date for trains operating after midnight.

Contact Information can be found on the TFI Help Centre page.

Be sure to check the timetables for Luas services over Christmas and the New Year period.

Night Luas Services

Night Luas trams will run until the early hours of the morning on the Red and Green Lines on Friday 13 December, Saturday 14 December, Friday 20 December, and Saturday 21 December with an 8 pm finish on Christmas Eve. Night Luas will also run on Tuesday 31 December.

Night Luas trams will run in both directions, collecting passengers at all stops on the Green Line and Red Line; however, the last Night Luas trams will only run Westbound from The Point Luas Stop on the Red Line and Southbound from Broombridge on the Green Line.

Last Luas Services on days where there is no Night Luas:

  •  Last tram from The Point Westbound: 12:30 AM Monday – Saturday and 11:30 PM Sunday
  • Last tram from Connolly Westbound: 7:31 PM but trams run until late at night from Busáras Luas Stop (approximately 200m walk) 12:38 AM Monday – Saturday and 11:36 PM Sunday
  • Last tram from Saggart Eastbound: 11:52 PM Monday – Saturday and 10:51 PM Sunday
  • Last tram from Tallaght Eastbound: 12 AM Monday – Saturday and 11 PM Sunday
  • Last tram from Broombridge Southbound: 12:17 AM Monday – Saturday and 11:17 PM Sunday
  • Last tram from Brides Glen Northbound: 12 AM Monday – Saturday and 11 PM Sunday

A valid Luas Ticket, valid Public Services Card with Free Travel, or TFI Leap Card validated at the Luas Stop is required to use Luas.

Contact Information can be found on the TFI Help Centre page.

Taxi tips for the holiday season 2024

Travelling by taxi or hackney this festive season? Here are some helpful hints to keep you moving:

  • Plan ahead: The festive season is particularly busy for all public transport services. Check out TFI bus, train and Luas service information before you travel If you choose to travel by taxi or hackney, be sure to book ahead if you can.
  • Maximum fares: Travelling by hackney? Don’t forget to agree your fare in advance. Travelling by taxi? The taximeter shows the maximum taxi fare payable (apart from tolls). To get a cost range for your journey, check out the TFI Taxi Fare Estimator.
  • Extra fees: If you choose to book your taxi on an App, you may be charged separate fees for using that booking service. Shop around to get the best value!
  • Cash or Card? The choice is yours! All taxi drivers must take card payments (with no extra charges).
  • Receipts: Be sure to ask for your taxi receipt and don’t forget to look before you tap. Find out more information on your taxi fare before travel.
  • Safety: All licenced taxis have authorised ‘Taxi/Tacsaí’ roof and door signage. Download the free, real-time TFI Driver Check App to check your hackney or taxi driver is fully licenced, and to share your journey information with a friend. For the latest news on TFI public transport updates, check out the Transport for Ireland website.

The following Kilkenny City services will operate over the Christmas and New Year period.

  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec: All services will operate as normal up to 9 PM. Journeys after 9 PM will be cancelled.
  • Christmas Day 25th Dec: No services will operate.
  • St. Stephen’s Day 26th Dec: Service will start at 9 AM and operate to a Sunday timetable.
  • 27th Dec – 31st Dec: Normal services will operate.
  • New Year’s Day 1st Jan: Services will operate to a Sunday timetable.
  • 2nd Jan: Normal services will resume.

For the most up-to-date service information please visit: https://citydirectkilkenny.ie/

Contact Information

Email: customercomment@citydirect.ie
Website: www.CityDirectkilkenny.ie
Telephone: 056 779 5929 or 056 780 0039

The following services will operate over the Christmas and New Year period.

  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec: All services will operate as normal up to 9 PM. Journeys after 9 PM will be cancelled.
  • Christmas Day 25th Dec: No services will operate.
  • St. Stephen’s Day 26th Dec: Services will commence at 9 AM and operate as normal.
  • 27th Dec – 31st Dec: Normal services will operate.
  • New Year’s Day 1st Jan: Services will operate to a Sunday timetable.
  • 2nd Jan: Normal services will resume.

For the most up-to-date service information please visit: https://jjkavanagh.ie/

Contact Information

Email: info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website: jjkavanagh.ie
Telephone: 0818 333 222

The following services will operate over the Christmas and New Year period.

  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec: Normal services will operate.
  • Christmas Day 25th Dec: No services will operate.
  • St. Stephen’s Day 26th Dec: Normal services will resume.

For the most up-to-date service information please visit: https://www.dublincoach.ie/

Contact Information

Email: info@dublincoach.ie
Website: https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Telephone: (0)1 465 99722

The following services will operate over the Christmas and New Year period.

  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec: Normal services will operate.
  • Christmas Day 25th Dec: No services will operate.
  • St. Stephen’s Day 26th Dec: No services will operate.
  • 27th Dec and 28th Dec: Normal services will operate.
  • 29th Dec: No services will operate.
  • 30th and 31st Dec: Normal services will operate.
  • 1st Jan: No services will operate.

For the most up-to-date service information please visit: http://www.andrewwhartoncoachhire.com/

Contact Information

Email: awwharton@gmail.com
Website: www.andrewwhartoncoachhire.com
Telephone: +353 868181435

 

The following services will operate over the Christmas and New Year period.

  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec: All services will operate as normal up to 9 PM. Journeys after 9 PM will be cancelled.
  • Christmas Day 25th Dec: No services will operate.
  • St. Stephen’s Day 26th Dec: Services will commence at 9 AM and operate as normal.
  • 27th Dec – 31st Dec: Normal services will operate.
  • New Year’s Day 1st Jan: Services will operate to a Sunday timetable.
  • 2nd Jan: Normal services will resume.

Contact Information can be found on the TFI Help Centre page.

 

 

The following services will operate over the Christmas and New Year period.

  • Christmas Eve 24th Dec: All services will operate as normal up to 9 PM. Journeys after 9 PM will be cancelled.
  • Christmas Day 25th Dec: No services will operate.
  • St. Stephen’s Day 26th Dec: Services will commence at 9 AM and operate as normal.
  • 27th Dec – 31st Dec: Normal services will operate.
  • New Year’s Day 1st Jan: Services will operate to a Sunday timetable.
  • 2nd Jan: Normal services will resume.

For the most up-to-date service information please visit: https://citydirect.ie/

Contact Information

Email: customercomment@citydirect.ie
Website: https://citydirect.ie/
Telephone: +353 (0)91 564 776

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