By Bus
Use the TFI Journey Planner to plan your bus trip to DCU
The DCU Campuses’ public transport services are primarily bus based services, with services from Dublin Bus, Go Ahead, Bus Eireann and private buses.
For the most up to date information on the available routes and times use the TFI Journey Planner and TFI Live App.
Please note that in Q4 2024 (exact date to be confirmed) the NTA will introduce the Bus Connects E Spine - this spine will replace the 155, 13, 11, 9 and 4 bus routes. There will be an additional 19 route that will serve as a connection between the DCU Glasnevin and DCU St Patricks and DCU All Hallows campuses. Here is also a Map of Bus Connects.
DCU Bus Stops
To find out what buses service the different bus stop, simply note the stop number and use the TFI Live App to find out departure times of all the buses at that stop. There is a link to all the TFI apps below.
Fare Costs
The TFI 90 Minute Fare (TFI 90) is a reduced rate fare the can be used for the majority of journeys in the Dublin area. It includes the option to transfer for free between Dublin City Buses, Luas, DART and commuter rail (zones 1-4 in the Short Hop Zone) within 90 mins.
To avail of this fare, the Leap Card is tapped on the first leg of a journey, the commuter can then change transport mode as often as needed and then touch on again at the start of the last leg of the journey.
Once the commuter touches on the last journey within 90 minutes of the first they will only be charged the TFI 90 Fare.
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TFI Leap Card Fares
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Adult
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Young Adult (19-23) /Student |
Child (5-15) and (16-18) |
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Short (up to 3km)
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€1.50
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€0.75
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€0.65
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TFI 90 Minute
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€2.00
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€1.00
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€0.65
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X Services
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€2.40
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€1.20
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€1.00
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Irish Rail Zone 5
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€3.00
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€1.50
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€0.65
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Irish Rail Zone 6
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€3.90
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€1.95
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€0.65
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TFI Cash Fares
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Adult
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Child
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Short Fare (up to 3km)
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€2.00
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€0.90
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Long Fare
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€2.60
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€0.90
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These fares are subject to change - please check the TFI website for more info.
Student Leap Card fares on Bus Éireann and Expressway services
Holders of Student and Young Adult Leap cards are entitled to purchase tickets at half-price fares on Bus Éireann and Expressway services. However, college identity cards are no longer acceptable as a valid form of student ID.
Concession tickets at student/young adult fare rates are offered to holders of Student and Young Adult (19-23) Leap cards only. All other forms of student identification will no longer be acceptable. Students are advised to apply for either a Student or Young Adult Leap card, as appropriate, at leapcard.ie.
Bus Connects - Transforming City Services
Bus Connects aims to redesign the network of bus routes to provide a more efficient network, connecting more places and carrying more passengers.
This service is currently being rolled out.
Find out more on the Bus Connects website
Private Buses
Matthews Coaches
Route 1: Dundalk/Drogheda - DCU Glasnevin (Direct)
Route 2: Bettystown - Laytown - Dublin (Whitehall Road)
Route 3: Dundalk - Drogheda – Dublin (Whitehall Road)
Contact & Timetables: https://www.matthews.ie/
Collins Coaches
Monaghan - DCU daily bus service
Contact: https://collinscoaches.ie/dcu-service
McConnon Buses
Monaghan - DCU daily bus service
Contact: http://mcconnonsbuses.com
M4 Direct
Ballymahon - Edgeworthstown - Mullingar - DCU (Monday - Saturday)
Contact & Timetables: https://www.m4direct.ie/
Taxsaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
This scheme is available to DCU staff. It is a salary sacrifice arrangement where DCU purchases annual commuter tickets on behalf of employees and the cost is recuperated through payroll, thus employees don’t pay PRSI, USCI or pension-related deductions.
The savings on your travel expenses can be quite significant. The Scheme applies to the Annual Travel Passes issued by Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, Luas, Bus Eireann and Matthews Coaches.
Find more information on the DCU Travel Benefits page or on Taxsaver.ie.
TFI Travel Apps
Dublin City University
DCU Glasnevin Campus,
Dublin 9,
Ireland.
T: +353 (1) 700 5000
Dublin City University
DCU St. Patrick's Campus,
Dublin 9,
Ireland.
T: +353 (1) 700 9000
Dublin City University
DCU All Hallows Campus,
Dublin 9,
Ireland.
T: +353 (1) 700 5800