Changes to Dublin City Bus Stops due to Nationwide Fuel Protests.
Effective Thursday, 9th April 2026 – Updated 11:30 As you are likely aware, the nationwide fuel protests have continued to escalate, causing unprecedented traffic gridlock and widespread road closures across Dublin. We know that these ongoing disruptions have made travel incredibly stressful, and we want to assure you that our teams are working around the […]
Travel Update – Clocks Going Forward
This Sunday, 29th March, the clocks go forward one hour as we move from Winter Time to Summer Time.
To help you travel with ease, please take note of how this change will affect our scheduled services overnight.
St Patrick’s Day route updates
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the busiest travel days of the year, so we recommend pre-booking your tickets in advance to secure your seat and avoid queues on the day. Better yet, download the JJ Kavanagh mobile app to book on the go and track your bus in real time, making it even easier […]
Airport ticket changes
Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, some passengers travelling to and from the airport may be affected by flight changes or cancellations. If you have booked a ticket with us, you can amend your booking up to 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. For step-by-step guidance on how to amend your […]
Dublin City Road Closures – Wednesday 18th February 2026
Due to temporary road closures in Dublin City, some afternoon and evening services will operate differently.
College Route Changes – Mid-Term Break Service Update 2026
A number of our college-specific routes will be suspended during the upcoming mid-term break.
College Timetables – January 2026
As we begin the January 2026 term, please take a moment to check your travel plans before starting your journey to and from college. Where possible, we recommend booking in advance, particularly for our busier services and routes that connect with major transport hubs, to help ensure a smooth and reliable start to the term.
Delays possible on routes 717, 735 & 736 due to planned protests in Dublin
Effective from Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Please be advised that due to planned protests in Dublin City and at the airport, potential delays can be expected this afternoon. For up-to-date timings, please use our real-time journey planner for live updates, click here. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and strongly encourage passengers to allow extra […]
Sunday 30th: Change in bus stop location due to Nenagh Christmas light switch-on
Effective Sunday 30th November 2025 Please be advised that due to a planned road closure on Pearse Street, Nenagh, from 7:30am to 10:00pm on Sunday, 30th November, the JJ Kavanagh bus stop outside Ryan’s Care Plus Pharmacy will be temporarily relocated to Nenagh Railway Station. Signage will be in place to guide passengers to the […]
Ongoing delays affecting college routes to Maynooth, 139 Naas-Blanchardstown, and 717, 735 & 736 services to and from the airport.
Due to an incident on the M7 this morning, there are ongoing delays to many of our services. Services to Maynooth University, 139 Naas-Blanchardstown, and our 717, 735 & 736 services are affected to and from the airport. We anticipate these delays will persist throughout the day and will keep you informed of any updates. […]
Christmas Travel Updates 2025/2026
Whether you’re heading home for the holidays, visiting family and friends, or making the most of the festive season, make sure to check your travel plans before you make your journey, and where possible, please book in advance, particularly for our busier services, especially on our airport routes.
Travel Update – Dublin City Marathon Diversions
To facilitate the Dublin City Marathon, which is due to take place on Sunday, October 26th 2024, there will be a number of temporary road closures between 07.00hrs and 17.00hrs, affecting the JJ Kavanagh services through Dublin City during those hours.