NTA launches public consultation to enhance Navan–Dublin bus corridor

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today launched a public consultation on proposed enhancements to the NX bus service, which operates along the Navan–Dublin corridor.

The consultation, which runs until 5pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026, invites feedback from passengers, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders on proposals aimed at improving capacity, reliability, and overall passenger experience on the route.

Operated by Bus Éireann, the NX provides key connections for passengers to the city centre for work, leisure and appointments.

Under the proposals, passengers would benefit from a 24% increase in peak-time service levels, alongside a range of operational and routing improvements.

The proposals include the introduction of additional early morning weekday departures at 5am and 5:20am between Navan and Dublin. Peak-period services would be enhanced to run approximately every 15 minutes, with departures operating from Navan to Dublin between 6:30am and 8am, and from Dublin to Navan between 16:00 and 17:30.

To facilitate these changes, a number of city centre routing, stop, and terminus adjustments are proposed, including relocating the terminus from Wilton Terrace to Moss Street, revising certain departure and termination points, removing select stops to reduce congestion, and enhancing interchange opportunities with DART and city bus services.

Passengers will continue to be able to use Leap Cards and Free Travel Passes, and services will remain fully integrated with the TFI Live App, enabling real-time journey planning and service updates.

Public feedback is essential to ensure that the proposed service enhancements respond to the needs of communities along the Navan–Dublin corridor. The NTA encourages all interested parties to review the proposals and participate in the consultation process.

Subject to funding approval and operator readiness, the NTA intends to implement the proposed service enhancements in Q3 2026.

For further information on the proposals and details on how to submit feedback, please click here.

The NX consultation forms part of a wider programme of investment across the TFI public transport network to address current and future transport needs in the Navan area. This follows the recent launch by Iarnród Éireann of a public consultation on the emerging preferred route for the Navan Rail Line, highlighting continued progress on improving sustainable transport options for the region.

To submit feedback on the Navan Rail Line, please click here.