Public transport in Dublin during Christmas 2023
During Christmas 2023, Dublin’s public transport operators are operating a special holiday timetable. You’ll find full details regarding train, tram and bus services over the Christmas period below — but as always it’s advisable to use a journey planner before travelling to ensure you are getting the most up to date travel information for your trip.
Trains (DART and Commuter)
In the run-up to Christmas, and on New Year’s Eve, some late-night services are available, with trains available up til 3:00am on certain routes on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Thursday 7th December to Saturday 23rd December. You can check your route here.
On Christmas Eve, services will finish at 9pm.
No services are available on Christmas Day or St Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day).
On 27 December, Dublin services will operate on a Sunday timetable.
From 28-30 December, Dublin services will operate on a Saturday timetable.
On New Year’s Eve, late night services are available with trains available up til 3:00am on certain routes. Further information is available here.
For full details of services available for your route, make sure you check the Irish Rail website before travelling.
Trams (Luas)
In the run-up to Christmas, and on New Year’s Eve, some late-night services are available, with trains available up til 3:00am on 15 December, Saturday 16 December, Friday 22 December, and Saturday 23 December. Check the Luas website for precise times.
On Christmas Eve, services will finish at 8pm.
No services are available on Christmas Day.
From 26-30 December, Luas services will operate on a Sunday timetable.
Full information on Christmas services is available on the Luas website.
Buses
Late night services are available from Dublin Bus on certain dates in the run-up to Christmas, and on New Year’s Eve.
There will be no buses available on 25 December.
A Sunday timetable will operate on all routes on 26 December.
For full details of Christmas bus services in Dublin, please follow the relevant link below: