What is the difference between Bus Eireann and Expressway?

Expressway is Bus Éireann's premium interregional service linking major towns and cities across Ireland. New vehicles feature free WiFi, reclining leather seats, and charging points for your devices. ISOFIX attachment points for child safety seats make travelling with small children easy and secure.



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Each of these coaches has 4G Wi-Fi, charging ports at every seat and extra comfortable reclining leather seats with head and footrests to make your journey with Expressway a relaxing one. These new coaches also have toilet facilities on board!

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The Free Travel Scheme allows you to travel, free of charge, on public transport and some private bus and ferry services. Everyone aged 66 and over, living permanently in Ireland, can get the Free Travel Scheme. People with disabilities and carers aged under 66 may also qualify for Free Travel.

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You can travel to Belfast and back on your Free Travel Pass but if you wish to travel within the city you need a Senior Smart Pass card each. Bus and train stations are close to the city centre.

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For example, the current Route 51 Galway - Cork regional bus timetable has a stop at GMIT / ATU on the Dublin Road, which is labelled P on all services. This means that the stop is pick-up only, that is, people can get on the bus here, but cannot(*) get off.

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Train travel is generally the fastest way to get around the country. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) (www.irishrail.ie; 1850/366222 or 01/836-6222) operates the train services in Ireland. Most lines radiate from Dublin to other principal cities and towns.

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Currently, Dublin Bus fares can only be paid by Leap Card or exact change in coins. This new payments initiative will offer Dublin Bus users a full range of contactless payment methods including smartphones, bank cards, smart watches, QR codes, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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There is also a multi-operator cap if you are travelling on Dublin Bus, Luas and DART and Commuter Rail. The daily cap is €8.00 and the weekly cap is €32.00.

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Why have I been charged 10p/£1? If you use a Mastercard, your bank statement may show a “pending” 10p or £1 charge for your first tap (10p for UK Mastercards, £1 for International Mastercards). This is just a temporary charge to check the card is valid – we do not collect the payment.

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