Dublin travel changes: check buses and Luas before 13 November

Dublin commuters and visitors should allow extra time for journeys through Friday, 13 November, as European leaders meet in the city. Security measures around the Convention Centre and National Gallery affect roads, buses and parts of the Luas Red Line.

Dublin City Council warns of prolonged disruption around the Docklands and city-centre approach roads. Rolling road closures are also expected from 11 to 13 November. Check the route to your stop or station as well as the service itself.

Check the Luas changes for your day

The Luas operator’s published arrangements distinguish Wednesday evening from Thursday and Friday:

• Wednesday, 11 November: Red Line trams run between Tallaght/Saggart and The Point, but Mayor Square–NCI and Spencer Dock stops close from 8pm.
• Thursday and Friday, 12–13 November: the regular Red Line service runs between Tallaght/Saggart and Connolly only.
• Green Line: normal service is planned throughout these changes. Normal Red Line service is scheduled to resume on Saturday, 14 November.

For Niall Horan’s Thursday and Friday concerts, there is no tram to The Point before the shows. Follow the designated walking route between Connolly and 3Arena. Only a very limited number of non-stop trams from The Point to Connolly are planned after each concert.

Do not rely on the bus countdown alone

Transport for Ireland’s detailed travel page warns that real-time bus information will not be reliable during the disruption. Services may be diverted, shortened or delayed, and stops may change. Check your operator’s current notice before leaving, including the return journey.

Irish Rail services, including trains to and from Docklands, are expected to run normally. Reaching a station may still take longer because of road closures. Leave extra time for city-centre connections and airport journeys.

• Read our guide to public transport in Ireland

Walking routes and ferry connections

Pedestrians cannot use North Wall Quay to reach 3Arena on 12–13 November. Garda guidance and maps show the designated approach via Amiens Street, Seville Place, Spencer Dock Bridge, Sheriff Street Upper and North Wall Avenue. Follow directions at the cordons rather than assuming your usual shortcut is open.

Dublin Port says it remains open and operational. Passengers should allow extra time to reach it and check with their ferry company or terminal operator before travelling.

Information checked on 10 November 2026. These are temporary arrangements: consult the linked operators and Garda updates again before each journey.