Route 19 bus diversion planned for state visit
A temporary diversion for Route 19 buses will take place this Saturday to accommodate a high-profile event. Passengers are urged to plan ahead as the changes affect travel between Dublin Airport and the city centre.
A temporary diversion for Dublin Bus Route 19 will take place this Saturday, 12 September 2026, between 5am and 3pm to facilitate a state visit. The changes will affect buses heading towards Merrion Square, with departures from Dublin Airport redirected via Swords Road, the M1 slip road, the M1, the M50 South, and Ballymun Road before rejoining the usual route.
Buses travelling in the opposite direction, towards Dublin Airport, will operate on their normal schedule without disruption. Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes where possible.
Updates on the diversion will be shared on Dublin Bus’s official Facebook page and X account (@dublinbusnews). For further assistance, customers can contact the customer service line at 0818 294015, which operates from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm on Saturdays, and 10am to 6pm on Sundays and public holidays.