Service Updates: All Services Fully Resumed.
Effective from Tuesday, 14th April 10:00hrs. All services have fully resumed. As of this morning, Monday, 13th April, we are thrilled to announce that we are now operating as normal across our entire network. Following the recent route diversions, we are pleased to confirm that our coaches will once again be servicing Heuston Station and […]
Route 139 – Leixlip road closures
Detour in place on Route 139 due to road closures.
Effective from Monday 30th March 2026
Temporary changes to college & local bus routes
St. Patrick’s Week – From 16th to 20th March Maynooth University Routes – Temporary suspension Please note that the following routes will not operate from Monday 16th March, until Friday 20th March 2026: Standard weekday services for these routes will resume as normal from Monday, 23rd March 2026. SETU Carlow Routes – Adjustments to service […]
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.
Route 139 – Service Disruption for St Brigids Festival in Maynooth
Effective on Saturday 31st January 2026: 17:00 – 21:00hrs Please be advised that a temporary service disruption will affect Route 139 (Naas – Blanchardstown) on Saturday, 31 January 2026, between 17:00 and 21:00, due to temporary road closures in Maynooth to facilitate the St. Brigid’s Festival. Affected services The following services in both directions will […]
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. […]
Delays possible due to Storm Amy
Effective from Friday 3rd October 2025 Please be advised that due to Storm Amy, some delays to scheduled JJ Kavanagh services may occur. While no services are currently directly affected, all routes could experience disruption depending on weather conditions. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and strongly encourage passengers to allow extra time for their […]