Plan your travel for the first weekend of April! π’ Since it’s the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (April 3β6, 2026), there are significant schedule changes and maintenance works you need to know about. π£
π Irish Rail (DART & Commuter)
A major engineering project is happening on the south side. π οΈ
DART Closure: There will be no DART service between Dublin Connolly and Dun Laoghaire from Saturday (April 4) through Monday (April 6). π«
Closed Stations: Tara St, Pearse, Grand Canal Dock, Lansdowne Rd, Sandymount, Sydney Parade, Booterstown, Blackrock, Seapoint, and Salthill/Monkstown will be closed. π
Alternatives: DARTs will run between Malahide/Howth & Connolly, and between Dun Laoghaire & Bray/Greystones. Dublin Bus will accept rail tickets on valid routes! π
π Dublin Bus & BusConnects
Expect a holiday schedule for the long weekend:
Good Friday (April 3): Weekday service (including full Nitelink). π
Easter Saturday (April 4): Saturday service (including full Nitelink). π
Easter Sunday & Monday (April 5-6): Sunday service. Note: No Nitelink services on Sunday or Monday night! π€
Diversion Alert: Route S8 has ongoing diversions in the Sandyford area (Blackthorn Rd) due to roadworks. π§
π Bus Γireann & Expressway
Fare Update: Starting April 1st, new fare adjustments come into effect across most routes (avg. +4%). π³
Free Travel Cards: From April 1st, expired Paper Passes or PSC cards will no longer be accepted. Make sure your Public Services Card is in-date! π
Waterford: Midweek flood works continue, but weekend rail services remain unaffected! π
π Luas
Easter Schedule: Trams will run on a Sunday/Bank Holiday schedule on Sunday (April 5) and Monday (April 6). π
Good News: No major track works are planned for the Luas lines this weekend, but they will be busyβgive yourself extra time! π