Bus

Getting to UCD by Bus

UCD is well served by public transport. Bus stops are located at the rear of the Sports Centre and the main terminus next to the Sutherland Building. Stops are also located just outside campus gates at Roebuck Road, Clonskeagh Road, Fosters Avenue and the N11 (main entrance). Use the TFI Journey Planner and Real Time information to get the best possible routes.

Journey Planner

Download the Real Time App

Bus Commuting Map

Check all the bus stops in the University. Get directions and check the realtime information.

Bus Commuting Map

Bus Connects - Transforming City Services

Bus Connects aims to redesign the network of bus routes to provide a more efficient network, connecting more places and carrying more passengers. It is currently at the public consultation stage. Click the links below to find out more and how you can contribute.

Bus Connects Homepage

Public Consultation & Feedback

Find out what it means to you

Click the button below to use the Bus Connects interactive map to view proposed routes and view areas you will be able to reach under the proposals.

Interactive Map

Travel & Save with Public Transport

Staff can purchase annual tickets and save up to 52% on their commuting costs using the UCD Travel Pass Scheme. Students can purchase Student Leap Cards and avail of reduced fares and selected discounts on food, entertainment, fashion and lifestyle.

UCD Travel Pass

Student Leap Card

Private Operator Routes

Operator	Route No	Route Details	Daily In/Out	Additional Information
Matthews	910	Bettystown-Laytown-UCD	1/1	Routes and timetables
Matthews	904/901	Dundalk-Drogheda-UCD	1/1	Routes and timetables
McConnons	181	Clones-Monaghan-Ardee-Slane-UCD	2/1	Route and timetable
Ashbourne Connect	194	Ratoath-Ashbourne-UCD	2/2	Route and timetable
Sillan	179	Shercock-Navan-Dunshaughlin-UCD	6/6	Route and timetable
TheBus.ie	823	Sligo-Longford-Mullingar-UCD	Weekends Only	Routes and timetable
Kearns	845	Birr-Tullamore-Enfield-UCD	1/1	Route and timetable
Silver Dawn	UCD01	Portarlington-Kildare-Newbridge-UCD	1/1	Route and timetable
Martleys	824	Mountmellick-Portlaoise-UCD	1/1	Route and timetable
St. Kevins Bus	181	Glendalough-Roundwood-UCD	2/2	Route and timetable
Wexfordbus	740	Dublin Airport - UCD - Wexford	8/8	Route and timetable
Fingal Express	533	Skerries-UCD	1/1	Route and timetable
Ridgway	UCD04	Clondalkin-Tallagh-Firhouse	1/1	Route and timetable

We endeavour to keep this list up to date with relevant information. However, operators may change routes and timetables without prior warning and that may take sometime to be reflected on this list. If you spot any information that you feel is not accurate please use contact us and let us know, so we can correct it.