Extensive Dublin Bus diversions planned for marathon weekend
Dublin Bus has announced major route alterations and temporary suspensions across the capital to accommodate the upcoming city marathon. Passengers are advised to check alternative boarding points and plan journeys carefully between Friday 23 and Monday 26 October 2026.
Public transport users across the capital face widespread schedule changes as transport operators implement comprehensive route alterations for the upcoming Dublin City Marathon. The major sporting event will take place on Sunday 25 October 2026, prompting rolling diversions and temporary service suspensions across dozens of metropolitan bus corridors.
Travellers will encounter diversions starting from Friday 23 October due to local road closures around Merrion Square South and East, which will remain restricted until Monday evening at 18:00. Additional extensive restrictions will take effect on Sunday 25 October from early morning, with many central routes split, truncated, or rerouted via the inner and outer orbital corridors until roads officially reopen.
Commuters are strongly encouraged to consult the official website before travelling to review specific stop changes and revised timetables for individual routes. Services affected include core cross-city lines, local connectors, and DoDublin tours, with normal operations progressively resuming as restrictions lift across the city districts.