Dublin bus route nineteen diversions for upcoming state visit
Commuters travelling on a busy capital bus corridor will face temporary schedule disruptions this weekend due to a diplomatic state visit. Specific diversions will affect services heading towards both the airport and Merrion Square during morning hours.
Public transport users across the capital are being urged to plan their journeys ahead as temporary diversions will affect a major bus corridor this weekend. The scheduled route alterations are required to facilitate an official state visit, bringing brief disruptions to services on Saturday morning.
Specifically, the adjustments will apply on Saturday 12 September 2026, operating between 07.45 and 08.45 and again from 11.45 to 12.45. Buses travelling towards Dublin Airport will follow a revised path from the Ballymun Road junction via Santry Avenue and Lane, rejoining the normal route along the Swords Road. Meanwhile, services heading towards Merrion Square will divert from Collinstown via the Swords Road, Santry Avenue and Lane, the Ballymun Road junction, and St Margaret's Road before returning to their regular schedule.
Passengers seeking real-time updates or further assistance can check social media channels or contact the customer service team by phone during standard operating hours. Full details and alternative travel advice remain available on the official website.