Connecting Ireland Project Updates

LXFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122960680#Comment_122960680

I already explained that.

This is a PSO service. PSO services are provided where there is an assessed need for subsidised public transport to be provided due to no commercial alternatives being provided.

In this case there are no services out of Galway towards Loughrea after the Citylink route 763 and HealyBus route 920 departures from Galway at 18:00 because neither company deems it economic to provide them.

There has been a clamour of demand from local politicians for a bus service to be provided from Galway to Loughrea after 18:00 and this is what this service delivers.

There are departures on commercial route 763 from Loughrea to Galway all evening long from every two hours from 16:50 to 00:50 as Citylink operates them through from Dublin Airport and Dublin to towns between there and Galway and deems them to be economic on the basis of the combined demand all along the full route.

To suddenly start operating the subsidised route 439 in service back to Galway from Loughrea when there already is a commercial service in operation would potentially be deemed unfair competition under EU competition rules.

So the bus will just head back via the M6 to position for the next trip out of Galway. The cost of that would have been taken into account when assessing for the need for such a service.

loco_scolo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122960783#Comment_122960783

I find it hard to believe that there isn't already an hourly service in place between Galway and Loughrea. Every 2hrs at peak times seems mad to me, but there you go.

Safe to assume due to a historically poor public transport offering, most people make that trip in a car.

LXFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122961262#Comment_122961262

I am quoting the times from Loughrea to Galway in the evening above. That’s not peak time for that route.

Peak flow is from Loughrea to Galway in the morning and from Galway to Loughrea in the afternoon/evening.

There are more frequent departures on routes 763 and 920 during the peak periods in the directions of peak travel flow.

I would suggest that perhaps you might examine the timetables:

Citylink 763:

https://www.citylink.ie/media/aagl2pda/221063-citylink-multistop-6dl.pdf

HealyBus 920:

http://www.healybus.com/routes/loughrea-galway-daily

Geuze

It's interesting that there may be a mix of commercial and PSO services on the same route.

E.g. this case, Galway to Clifden, etc.

LXFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122961748#Comment_122961748

Galway to Clifden has always had a PSO service, and therefore they have grandfather rights.

The commercial 923 service on the Galway-Clifden route is a recent addition - therefore in that particular case, the commercial operator Citylink was fully aware of there being subsidised services in place when they launched their own commercial service.

loco_scolo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122961355#Comment_122961355

Fair enough point that peak time is being in the morning. However, my actual point is that I'm surprised Loughrea has such a poor overall offering.

Between the 2x operators, there are just 3x services in the morning that get in before 9am, one of those being at 8.55am. Another 3x get in at 9.45am, 10am and 10.25am. After that it's roughly one service every 2hrs.

Surely they could introduce a more consistent regular timetable with a single operator that might actually encourage more people out of cars. It's very poor.

Mr rebel

I emailed the NTA about the proposed 243 route being stuck in constant purgatory and got this response;

“Thank you for contacting the NTA. Unfortunately the implementation of route 243 has be delayed due to funding and resource issues.  We do not have a new date for implementation yet but hope to revisit this in the new year. I understand this was not the news you were hoping for and regret to inform you that I do not have a more favourable response.”

Resources I knew about but a lack of funding is a new one and a real worry, though I kind of admired their honesty at least.

LXFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122977006#Comment_122977006

The funding issue is certainly not new - I wrote about it here months ago.

The rollout of the plan slowed this year, but has picked up recently.

The CEO of the NTA admitted at the Oireachtas Transport Committee back in the summer that the rollout of the Connecting Ireland network would now likely happen over six years rather than five.

We are now at the end of year three.

Capwell (the garage for the 243) has had a massive driver shortage for the second half of the year and is still not back to full strength, so it will be sometime next year before we see any progress.

LXFlyer

Three more routes to start in the coming weeks:

First of all is route 282 between Castletownbere and Kenmare via the northern side of the Beara Peninsula.

This addition means that every peninsula in the south west has now got a regular bus service.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/tfi-local-link-launches-new-bus-service-282-connecting-castletownbere-and-kenmare/

TFI Local Link launches new bus service 282 connecting Castletownbere and Kenmare

19th December 2024

TFI Local Link will launch a new bus service between Castletownbere and Kenmare from the 30th of December.

This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

Route 282 bus servicing Eyeries, Ardgroom, Lauragh, Tuosist and Dawros

Route 282 will operate four daily return services seven days a week including on public holidays. The new route will offer peak-time services and provide enhanced connectivity to regional bus services in Kenmare and Castletownbere. It will also improve connectivity for the villages and areas of Eyeries, Ardgroom, Lauragh, Tuosist and Dawros.

Public transport service seven days a week 52 weeks of the year connecting Castletownbere and Kenmare

Speaking ahead of the launch TFI Local Link Kerry General Manager Alan O’Connell said: “This new service is another real example of the ongoing enhancement of rural transport services in Ireland. The National Transport Authority and TFI Local Link are dedicated to offering residents in rural areas more sustainable travel options.

Route 282 is a fantastic service for the area, which up to now, has never had a public transport service seven days a week 52 weeks of the year. This service is long anticipated and will be very welcomed by the Community and Tourists who wish to visit this beautiful area.”

Further Information

For route and timetable information visit www.locallinkkerry.ie

LXFlyer

Route 806 replaces the Dublin Coach commercial route 816 between Portarlington and Monasterevin, which has ceased operating.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/tfi-local-link-introduces-new-bus-service-route-806-between-portarlington-and-monasterevin/

TFI Local Link introduces new bus service route 806 between Portarlington and Monasterevin

18th December 2024

From the 23rd of December, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly will introduce a new bus service between Portarlington and Monasterevin.

This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

Route 806 connecting Avondale Estate, Patrick Street, Botley Lane, Whitefields, McCann Park, Canal Road, along with stops in Monasterevin at Drogheda Street and Oldgrange Road

Route 806 will initially operate seven daily return services from Monday to Sunday including on public holidays, increasing to nine services from Monday, 6th January 2025. The new route will provide peak-time and evening services as well as improved connectivity to regional bus services and to Portarlington and Monasterevin Train Stations.

The route will also offer improved connectivity for Portarlington town with connections at Avondale Estate, Patrick Street, Botley Lane, Whitefields, McCann Park, Canal Road, along with stops in Monasterevin at Drogheda Street and Oldgrange Road.

Much needed connectivity round Portalington town area, Irish Rail and Monasterevin

Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly General Manager, Frances Byrne said: “This new service will provide much needed connectivity around the Portarlington town area along with connections to Irish Rail and Monasterevin.  Passengers can avail of the TFI Leap Card and Young Adult Card with fares starting from €1.70.”.

Additional Information

For route and timetable information visit www.locallinklaoisoffaly.ie

LXFlyer

Finally route WW10 will link Carnew with Baltinglass twice a day.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/tfi-local-link-introduces-new-bus-service-ww10-between-carnew-and-baltinglass/

TFI Local Link introduces new bus service WW10 between Carnew and Baltinglass

19th December 2024

Route WW10 – From the 6th of January, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow will introduce a new bus service between Carnew and Baltinglass

This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

Route WW10 connecting Carnew, Tinahely, Shillelagh, Crossbridge, Hacketstown, Kiltegan and Baltinglass

Route WW10 will operate two daily return services, Monday to Friday, providing enhanced accessibility for residents and visitors alike. The new route includes evening services and will support seamless connectivity to regional bus routes.

This service will link the villages and areas of Shillelagh, Tinahely, Crossbridge, Hacketstown, and Kiltegan, ensuring improved access to key destinations and enhancing regional connectivity.

Welcomed by the people of West Wicklow

Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow General Manager, Jackie Meally said:

“This new service will give additional connectivity for Carnew, Tinahely, Shillelagh, Crossbridge, Kiltegan, and Baltinglass and also provide added connectivity to additional onward services.

This new service will be very much welcomed by the people of West Wicklow.”

Additional Information

For route and timetable information, visit www.locallinkckw.ie

p_haugh

Spotted that this consultation went live the other day:

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/public-consultation-on-planned-bus-enhancements-in-west-clare-open-until-6th-feb/

LXFlyer

A second consultation is open on improving services between Bray and Glendalough

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/nta-opens-public-consultation-until-7th-february-on-planned-enhancements-between-glendalough-and-bray/

LXFlyer

Feeder service 1426 in Donegal between Stranorlar and St Johnston has been withdrawn.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/changes-to-bus-services-between-stranorlar-and-st-johnstown-donegal-1426-and-480/

Changes to bus services between Stranorlar and St Johnstown Donegal 1426 and 480

9th January 2025

From Monday, 13th January 2025, Service 1426, which operates one daily return service between Stranorlar and St Johnstown (Monday to Friday), will no longer be in operation.

Bus Éireann Route 480 offers connectivity for the region with more frequency

This decision has been made following a review of service usage and alignment with existing routes in the region. While Service 1426 is being withdrawn, passengers will still have access to Bus Éireann Route 480, which covers the same alignment.

Route 480 offers connectivity for the region, including direct services into Derry, providing an alternative travel option for commuters and maintaining essential links for the affected areas. Route 480 operates more frequently, supporting passengers traveling between Stranorlar, St Johnstown, and beyond.

The National Transport Authority, in collaboration with TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, is committed to providing reliable and efficient public transport options for communities across Donegal.

This change is subject to review in the future to ensure that service levels meet the needs of the local communities.

Additional information

For further information on Bus Eireann Route 480, please visit Bus Éireann | Route 480 | Sligo to Derry via Donegal  or please contact info@nationaltransport.ie.

LXFlyer

Route 891 is the next route being introduced between Fiddown, Carrick-on-Suir and Kilkenny.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/tfi-local-link-to-introduce-bus-new-route-891-between-fiddown-and-kilkenny/

TFI Local Link to introduce bus new route 891 between Fiddown and Kilkenny

13th January 2025

From the 20th of January, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow will introduce a new bus service between Fiddown and Kilkenny.

This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

Route 891 serving Ormonde Road, College Road, Springhill, Danesfort, Ennisnag, Stoneyford, Kells, Dunnamaggin, Kilmoganny, Tullahought, Carrick-on-Suir, Dunbane Road and Piltown

Route 891 will operate five daily return services Monday to Saturday, with four daily return services on Sundays and Public Holidays. The new route will provide peak-time and late evening services while enhancing connectivity to regional bus and rail services, Kilmoganny and Stoneyford Health Centres, and Tullahought Community Centre.

The route will provide connectivity to the villages and areas of Ormonde Road, College Road, Springhill, Danesfort, Ennisnag, Stoneyford, Kells, Dunnamaggin, Kilmoganny, Tullahought, Carrick-on-Suir, Dunbane Road and Piltown.

Connecting Southwest Kilkenny and Carrick on Suir to Kilkenny City

Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow General Manager, Jackie Meally said: “This is the first ever service connecting Southwest Kilkenny and Carrick on Suir to Kilkenny City. This service will connect to numerous Villages and townlands, giving the opportunity for local and direct connections to Dublin Waterford Clonmel and Limerick. This service will be of great benefit to the area that it serves.”

Additional Information

For route and timetable information, visit www.locallinkckw.ie

p_haugh

Good to see some newer buses on the 139

https://www.nationaltransport.ie/news/nta-introduces-five-new-accessible-hybrid-buses-on-route-139/

LXFlyer

Route 834 between Portlaoise and Roscrea now has an enhanced Sunday timetable.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/tfi-local-link-to-enhance-834-bus-service-from-portlaoise-to-roscrea/

TFI Local Link to enhance 834 bus service from Portlaoise to Roscrea

31st January 2025

From the 10th of February, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly will enhance bus services between Portlaoise and Roscrea, via Mountrath and Borris-in-Ossory.

This enhanced route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

Route 834 servicing Mountrath, Castletown, Pike of Rushall and Borris-in-Ossory

Route 834 will now operate six daily return services Monday to Saturday, with an evening service from Thursday to Saturday. It will also offer an increased Sunday and Bank Holiday service with six daily return services.

The enhanced route will offer improved connectivity to Portlaoise Hospital, Portlaoise Train Station and regional bus services as well as the villages and areas of Mountrath, Castletown, Pike of Rushall and Borris-in-Ossory.

A valuable connection for access for work, educational, and social activities

Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly General Manager, Frances Byrne said: “We are delighted to see extra services added to our Sunday timetable with this enhancement.  This service provides a valuable connection from Roscrea, Borris-in-Ossory, Castletown and Mountrath to Portlaoise for access for work, educational, and social activities.”

LXFlyer

The new Portlaoise Town Services are launching on Sunday 23rd February 2025.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/network-maps/portlaoise-town-services/

Portlaoise Town Bus Services – launching 23rd of February 2025.

City Direct will operate two new routes on behalf of Transport for Ireland

New Routes

The new routes are:

• PL1 – Colliers Lane – Borris Road – JFL Avenue – Portlaoise Train Station – Mountmellick Road – Woodgrove
• PL2 – Kilminchy – Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise – St Fintan’s Hospital – JFL Avenue – Portlaoise Train Station – Harpurs Lane – IDA Business & Technology Park – Bellingham

Routes PL1 and PL2 operate seven days a week, approximately every 30 minutes. They will overlap between Portlaoise Train Station and St Peter & Pauls Church (Stradbally Road/ Borris Road) via JFL Avenue, providing an approximate 15 minute frequency on this section.

Routes PL1 and PL2 will provide early morning and late evening services to Portlaoise Train Station to facilitate travel between Portlaoise and Dublin, Cork and Limerick.

Routes PL1 and PL2 will provide improved connectivity to Portlaoise Town Centre and Laois Shopping Centre, with PL2 also providing improved connectivity to Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, St Fintan’s Hospital and IDA Business & Technology Park. PL1 and PL2 will also provide improved connectivity to the wider TFI bus network.

Fares

You can save up to 30% on cash fares when you use your TFI Leap Card.

Passenger Type	Fare Stage /Route	Cash	TFI Leap Fare
Adult	Standard	€2.00	€1.50
Young Adult / Student (19-25 year olds)	Standard	N/A	€0.75
Child	Standard	€0.90	€0.65

Booklet

DOWNLOAD Portlaoise Town Service Booklet (PDF)

Map

This below map shows the new Portlaoise Town bus services in greater detail and marks out the stops for each route within the town.

Further information

Additional information on timetables and route updates will be included on a new website from February 23rd 2025 at CitydirectPortlaoise.ie

p_haugh

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123176172#Comment_123176172

The routes are viewable on bus times as well now, although it seems only the Sunday timetable is visible currently

https://bustimes.org/services/pl1-colliers-lane-woodgrove

https://bustimes.org/services/pl2-kilminchy-avenue-bellingham

LXFlyer

Timetable and route enhancements have been announced as below:

Route 384 (Wexford-Enniscorthy) gains late evening services around the weekend effective 27 March 2025:

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/tfi-local-link-to-enhance-route-384-between-wexford-and-enniscorthy/

TFI Local Link to enhance Route 384 between Wexford and Enniscorthy

18th March 2025

From the 27th of March, TFI Local Link Wexford will enhance bus services between Wexford and Enniscorthy.

Bus route 384 servicing Glynn, Killurin, Ballyhogue, Bree, Wilton and Tomnalosset

Route 384 will be improved with an additional evening return service between Wexford and Enniscorthy, as well as between Wexford and Wilton. These additional services will operate from Thursday to Saturday, as well as on Sundays preceding Public Holiday Mondays.

As a result, the service will operate five daily return trips from Monday to Wednesday, six daily return trips from Thursday to Saturday and on Sundays before Public Holidays, and four daily return trips on Sundays and Public Holidays.

The enhanced will continue to offer peak-time services and improved connectivity to Redmond Square and regional bus and rails services and for the villages and areas of Glynn, Killurin, Ballyhogue, Bree, Wilton and Tomnalosset.

Addition of late evening services

Speaking ahead of the launch TFI Local Link Wexford General Manager Mary B O’ Leary said: “”The addition of late evening services has been eagerly awaited by those living in villages along the route.  I expect they will be used by people of all ages to access social and cultural activities.”

LXFlyer

New route 263 will be introduced from 31 March 2025, between Castletownbere and Allihies (with some services calling at the Dursey Island cable car station).

This (I can say from personal experience) is a wonderful route to travel on scenery wise.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/tfi-local-link-cork-introduces-new-bus-service-263-from-castletownbere-to-dursey/

TFI Local Link Cork introduces new bus service 263 from Castletownbere to Dursey

21st March 2025

From the 31st of March, TFI Local Link Cork will introduce a new bus service between Castletownbere and Dursey.

Route 263 servicing Dzongchen Beara, Cahermore and Allihies

The current service that operates between Kilcrohane to Allihies will now be split into new Route 263 and current Route 232.

Route 263 will operate four daily return services from Castletownbere to Allihies Monday to Sunday with two return services per day extending to Dursey.

The new route will provide peak-time and evening services along with continued connectivity to the Dursey Island Cable Car and to the villages and areas of Dzongchen Beara, Cahermore and Allihies.

Enhanced connectivity to public and social services, training courses, colleges, hospital appointments and onward bus connections

Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Cork Manager David O’Brien said:

“TFI Local Link Cork recognises that localised transport solutions are an essential component in combating rural isolation.
This new enhanced service will provide people living along the route with access to services and onward connections on a daily basis. The enhanced service  will mean a significant improvement in the quality of life for people living in these areas. People can now access a wide range of public and social services, training courses, colleges, hospital appointments,  etc. supported  with onward bus connections”.

LXFlyer

Route 854 (Nenagh-Roscrea) will be expanded from 31st March 2025, with frequency more than doubling to eight services each way and with some services extending to Ballybrophy railway station and some extending to Silvermines.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/tfi-local-link-tipperary-to-enhance-route-854-from-roscrea-to-nenagh/

TFI Local Link Tipperary to enhance Route 854 from Roscrea to Nenagh

21st March 2025

From the 31st of March 2025, TFI Local Link Tipperary will enhance bus services between Roscrea and Nenagh.

Route 854 servicing Silvermines, Cloughjordan, Moneygall, Toomevara and Shinrone

Route 854 will now operate eight daily return services between Monday and Saturday with two services extending to Ballybrophy Rail Station and six services extending to Silvermines. On Sundays & Public Holidays, the route will operate four daily return services, with two service extending to Ballybrophy Train Station and four services extending to Silvermines.

The enhanced route will provide peak-time and evening services and will offer improved connectivity to Ballybrophy Rail Station, Nenagh Rail Station and regional bus services. The route will also provide enhanced connectivity for the towns and villages of Silvermines, Cloughjordan, Moneygall, Toomevara and Shinrone.

Enhanced access to work, educational, and social activities

Speaking ahead of the launch TFI Local Link Tipperary General Manager Anthony Moroney said

“We are delighted to see the 100% increase in services (four return trips to eight return trips) added to the timetable and the addition of Silvermines and Ballybrophy with this enhancement.  This enhanced service will provide greater opportunities and flexibilty for passengers from the towns and villages that it serves for access to work, educational, and social activities.”

LXFlyer

A new map of national public transport services that operate at least once a day five days a week has been published by the NTA.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TFI-Regional-Public-Transport-Map.pdf

LXFlyer

The Connecting Ireland quarterly bulletin for Q4 2024 has been published:

https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Connecting-Ireland-Bulletin-Q4-2024.pdf

LXFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123284034#Comment_123284034

The 232 is, as a result of these changes, being curtailed to operate between Castletownbere and Kilcrohane via Glengarriff and Bantry, and has gained an additional round trip - expanding to five trips each way.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TFI-LLR232-FA-WEB.pdf

LXFlyer

Two services on the 265 have now been extended to Mizen Head each day.

https://locallinkcork.ie/wp-content/uploads/Local-Link-Cork-265-Current-Timetable-April-25.pdf

LXFlyer

The Balbriggan Town service is to be upgraded later in May.

https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/bus-eireann-and-the-nta-announce-enhanced-b1-balbriggan-town-service-including-sundays/

Bus Éireann and the NTA announce enhanced B1 Balbriggan town service including Sundays

1st May 2025

Enhancements include new Sunday services, will come into effect on Sunday, 25 May.

A new Sunday service offering 17 trips daily

B1 Balbriggan Town service will provide extended hours of operation Monday to Saturday and a new Sunday service offering 17 trips daily.

All vehicles on the Balbriggan town service will use fully accessible buses with low floor access.

Bus service B1 improvements will come into effect on Sunday, 25 May.

Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority are enhancing services and timetables on the B1 Balbriggan Town Service. These improvements will come into effect on Sunday, 25 May.

The significantly enhanced services are funded by the National Transport Authority as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network. The improvements will benefit passengers in the region travelling for leisure, work and education as well as those making onward connections with bus and rail connections.

B1 Balbriggan Town service, significantly increasing transport options for passengers

B1 Balbriggan Town service will provide extended hours of operation Monday to Saturday with a half hourly service from 6.30 to 19.30 and an hourly service from 19.30 to 23.40. The new Sunday service will provide passengers with an hourly service from 7.30 to 23.30.

The Balbriggan service will operate fully accessible vehicles, reflecting Bus Éireann and the NTA’s commitment to a fully inclusive public transport system with accessible vehicles and infrastructure.

Improving connections for local communities, easier for people in Balbriggan to travel for work, education and leisure

“Bus Éireann is delighted to introduce these improved services in Balbriggan, significantly increasing transport options for passengers in the region,” said Adrian O’Loughlin, Bus Éireann Senior Manager East. “These improvements will particularly positively impact those travelling for work, leisure, health and education. These updates are the result of a strong collaboration between the NTA and Bus Éireann to enhance connectivity across the country to deliver an affordable, reliable and sustainable bus service for communities throughout Ireland, helping to make life better.” 

Director of Public Transport Services of the NTA Jeremy Ryan said: “Enhancing the B1 Balbriggan Town Service is a key step in expanding our public transport network, further improving connections for local communities. These changes will make it easier for people in Balbriggan to travel for work, education and leisure, and better connect with the wider TFI network”

Further information

For further information on Balbriggan town service, including updated timetables and route maps, please visit: www.buseireann.ie

L1011

The Balbriggan town service basically being two, or even three? different services but all with one number is incredibly confusing. It was running wildly behind schedule the day I was using it, and I ended up getting a taxi back in to the town instead!

LXFlyer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123410354#Comment_123410354

It’s currently two separate loops (one north and one south) from the station.

It will now operate end to end from Hastings Green to Millfield SC and v.v. via the railway station, but following the existing routings (taking one routing southbound and a different route northbound).

Taisteal Éireann

That B1 route is really a mess - reminds me of the old 185. Also, not being from Balbriggan but having family there, it's not the most helpful when the front of every bus just says 'B1 Balbriggan'. Yes, I know I'm in Balbriggan… Good to see the two loops becoming one and it being simplified a bit though. Bustimes.org shows the new timetable starting from 11th May currently - likely an upload error.

Well off topic, but I feel the route should have been included in the city bus network under BusConnects and given an L number. Bray and Greystones (and Celbridge/Leixlip) all have local town services that don't leave the town but are under the city bus network.