Bus Éireann users are advised that updated timetables will come into effect from Sunday 13 April on several routes across the network.

The changes are designed to better align with current traffic conditions, ensuring more accurate departure times and improved reliability. While no changes to service frequency have been made, departure times from stops along the affected routes may vary.

Routes Affected include NX, 101, 101X, 103, 103X, 109A, 115, 160, 161, 168, 421, 440, and 450.


Key Updates by Route:

Route NX

Stop restrictions at Ma Dywers and Kennedy Road in Navan on the northbound section have been removed, improving accessibility for customers in the area.

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/nx

Route 101

New outbound stops at:

    • Mosney Cross (132761)
    • Drogheda, St Mary’s Church (1035801)

New inbound stop added at:

    • Swords Pavilions (5074)

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/101

Route 101X

New outbound stops:

    • Mosney Cross (132761)
    • Drogheda, St Mary’s Church (1035801)

New inbound stop:

    • Bellewstown Cross Southbound (1006801)

Removed outbound stop:

    • Drogheda, Patrick Street SC (126121)

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/101x

Routes 103 & 103X (Dublin via Ashbourne)

New stops added at Ballybin Road:

    • Outbound: 100971
    • Inbound: 101481

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/103 and https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/103x

Route 109A (Dublin Airport – Kells via Navan)

New outbound stop added at Ballymun Kickhams (8243)

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/109a

Route 115 (Dublin – Mullingar via Enfield)

On Sundays only, two evening services from Mullingar (21:40 & 23:30) will now operate via Kilcock and Maynooth.

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/115

Route 160 (Dundalk – Newry via Ravensdale)

Departure time adjustments:

    • Weekdays: Departures moved forward by 5–10 minutes.
    • Saturdays and Sundays: Similar minor adjustments for consistency.

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/160

Route 161 (Dundalk – Newry via Carlingford)

Both outbound and inbound services adjusted by 5–10 minutes across weekdays and Saturdays.

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/161

Route 168 (Drogheda – Termonfeckin – Dundalk)

Weekday outbound departures:

    • 16:45 moved to 16:40
    • 20:00 moved to 20:05

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/168

Route 421 (Swinford – Claremorris via Kiltimagh)

Outbound: Departure time changed to 18:20 daily.

Inbound: All days adjusted to 17:30, 19:25, and 19:45 respectively.

The changes aim to improve connectivity between the 421 service and the 52 Expressway service (16:00) out of Galway in Claremorris.

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/421

Route 440 (Athlone – Westport via Knock)

Multiple departure adjustments across all days, ranging from 06:20–15:00 outbound and 19:10–19:45 inbound.

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/440

Routes 450 and S3

A change of segment times has been implemented on both routes to improve punctuality. While arrival and departure times at the start and end points remain unchanged, intermediate stop times may shift by less than 5 minutes to better reflect real-world traffic patterns and enhance schedule reliability.

For more information, please visit: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/450  and https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/s3


Passengers are encouraged to check the updated timetables in advance of travel and allow extra time where needed as adjustments take effect. Full details are available on the https://www.buseireann.ie/ website and via the TFI App.