Dublin bus diversions planned for Liffey Festival weekend
Several Dublin Bus routes will face temporary diversions this weekend to accommodate the Liffey Festival celebrations across the capital. Commuters should expect altered journeys on key services through the city centre between Friday and Sunday evening.
Dublin Bus has issued an advisory regarding temporary route alterations required for the Liffey Festival taking place later this week. Disruptions will be in effect from 19:00 on Friday 11 September until 23:00 on Sunday 13 September 2026, affecting several major services navigating the city centre.
Routes 14, 15, and 27 travelling towards Dundrum Luas, Ballycullen Road, or Jobstown will divert via Memorial Bridge, George’s Quay, and Tara Street Bridge. Meanwhile, the 60 service towards Red Cow Luas will depart Castleforbes Road early, while those heading to Rogersons Quay will terminate at Castleforbes Road after diverting via Beresford Place. Routes 151, G1, and G2 will also face similar diversions towards Foxborough and Liffey Valley, as well as towards Docklands and Spencer Dock.
Passengers are advised that stops at Hanover Quay, Grand Canal Dock, and John Rogersons Quay will be closed during these hours. Travellers should instead use alternative stops at North Wall Quay or Samuel Beckett Bridge. For further updates, customers may follow official social media channels or contact the customer service line, which operates Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 19:00, Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00, and Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 18:00.