Farewell to the 46A
As phase 6a of the BusConnects restructure loomed it was decided to commemorate the occasion by celebrating the near 100 year history of route 46A by arranging a road run on its final day of operation.
From enthusiasts to commuters and Bagatelle fans, the response from everyone as the convoy of vehicles ranging from 1948 to 2007 departed Infirmary Road towards Dun Laoghaire was amazing, which cemented the role this route had played within the history of Dublin.
Photos courtesy: Darren Hall
The final 46A departed Infirmary Road at 2315 (2330 ex-O’Connell Street) on 25th January 2025 bringing a close to its 99 years of operation. From Sunday 26th January 2025 the E2 will be its replacement, it’s unknown whether or not it will stitch itself into the fabric of Dublin as well as the 46A did…
Photos courtesy: Jack Keegan
Under this phase of BusConnects, from the 26th January 2025:
Dublin Bus routes 46A, 46E, 84, 84A, 84X, 145, 155
Finnegan Bray routes 143, 144
Go-Ahead Ireland routes 63, 63A, 184, 185
Will be replaced by the new 24-hour E-spine routes E1 and E2, radial route 19, local routes L1, L2, L3, L12, L14, L15, L26, L27 and express routes X1 & X2.
| E1 | Northwood – DCU – City Centre – Bray – Ballywaltrim |
| E2 | Harristown – DCU – City Centre – Dún Laoghaire |
| 19 | Dublin Airport – DCU – City Centre |
| L1 | Newtownmountkennedy – Greystones Station – Bray Station |
| L2 | Newcastle – Greystones Station – Bray Station |
| L3 | North Delgany – Greystones Station – Glenbrook Park |
| L12 | Ballywaltrim – Herbert Road – Bray Station |
| L14 | Southern Cross Road – Bray Station – Palermo |
| L15 | Enniskerry Golf Club – Bray Station |
| L26 | Kilternan – Cornelscourt – Blackrock Station |
| L27 | Leopardstown Valley – Cornelscourt – Dún Laoghaire |
| X1 | Kilcoole – Greystones – City Centre |
| X2 | Newcastle – Kilcoole – Greystones – Brides Glen – City Centre |
With thanks to
Dublin Bus
National Transport Museum
Gerry Mooney
Darren Hall
John Gately
Aidan Harbourne
Gary Manahan
Des Willis
Philip Maguire
Adrian Jackson
Tony Murray
Aaron Donohoe