Data Indicator 8 - PUBLIC TRANSPORT
(Public transport usage in Dublin region by mode: bus, train, tram.) Public transport journeys in Dublin remained broadly stable in Q3 2025. A total of 61.3 million passenger trips (SA) were recorded in the quarter, representing a marginal 0.4% decline QoQ. YoY growth continued on a positive trajectory, rising 1.5% YoY, with around 900,000 additional journeys (SA) compared with Q3 2024. Amongst the modes, the Luas recorded the strongest YoY increase (+5.6%), while Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus posted more modest annual gains of 0.9% and 0.3%, respectively. The relatively steady performance across modes reflects consistent commuter demand and the continued shift toward public transport as employment levels remain high and footfall in the city centre holds firm.
Data Dictionary
| Column | Type | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | text | Quarter | |
| Public Transport million trips | numeric | Public Transport million trips | |
| Public Transport million trips2 | numeric | Public Transport million trips2 | |
| Public Transport million trips excluding Irish Rail | text | Public Transport million trips excluding Irish Rail | |
| Bus Éireann | text | Bus Éireann | |
| Dublin City Bus | text | Dublin City Bus | |
| Irish Rail | text | Irish Rail | |
| Luas | text | Luas | |
| YoY Public Transport | numeric | YoY Public Transport | |
| QoQ Public Transport | numeric | QoQ Public Transport | |
| unsafe__yoy_public_transport | text | %YoY Public Transport | |
| unsafe__yoy_public_transport_excluding_irish_rail | text | %YoY Public Transport excluding Irish Rail | |
| unsafe__qoq_public_transport | text | %QoQ Public Transport | |
| unsafe__qoq_public_transport_excluding_irish_rail | text | %QoQ Public Transport excluding Irish Rail | |
| unsafe__qoq_bus_eireann | text | %QoQ Bus Eireann | |
| unsafe__qoq_dub_city_bus | text | %QoQ Dub City Bus | |
| unsafe__qoq_irish_rail | text | %QoQ Irish Rail | |
| unsafe__qoq_luas | text | %QoQ Luas | |
| unsafe_ | text | ||
| unsafe__2 | text | ||
| Quarter_2 | text | Quarter | |
| Bus Éireann_2 | text | Bus Éireann | |
| Dublin City Bus_2 | text | Dublin City Bus | |
| Irish Rail_2 | text | Irish Rail | |
| Luas_2 | text | Luas | |
| unsafe__3 | text | Unnamed Column | |
| unsafe__4 | text | Unnamed Column | |
| unsafe__5 | text | Unnamed Column | |
| unsafe__6 | text | Unnamed Column | |
| unsafe__7 | text | Unnamed Column | |
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Additional Information
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| Data last updated | September 15, 2025 |
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Data Dictionary
| Column | Type | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | text | Quarter | |
| Public Transport million trips | numeric | Public Transport million trips | |
| Public Transport million trips2 | numeric | Public Transport million trips2 | |
| Public Transport million trips excluding Irish Rail | text | Public Transport million trips excluding Irish Rail | |
| Bus Éireann | text | Bus Éireann | |
| Dublin City Bus | text | Dublin City Bus | |
| Irish Rail | text | Irish Rail | |
| Luas | text | Luas | |
| YoY Public Transport | numeric | YoY Public Transport | |
| QoQ Public Transport | numeric | QoQ Public Transport | |
| unsafe__yoy_public_transport | text | %YoY Public Transport | |
| unsafe__yoy_public_transport_excluding_irish_rail | text | %YoY Public Transport excluding Irish Rail | |
| unsafe__qoq_public_transport | text | %QoQ Public Transport | |
| unsafe__qoq_public_transport_excluding_irish_rail | text | %QoQ Public Transport excluding Irish Rail | |
| unsafe__qoq_bus_eireann | text | %QoQ Bus Eireann | |
| unsafe__qoq_dub_city_bus | text | %QoQ Dub City Bus | |
| unsafe__qoq_irish_rail | text | %QoQ Irish Rail | |
| unsafe__qoq_luas | text | %QoQ Luas | |
| unsafe_ | text | ||
| unsafe__2 | text | ||
| Quarter_2 | text | Quarter | |
| Bus Éireann_2 | text | Bus Éireann | |
| Dublin City Bus_2 | text | Dublin City Bus | |
| Irish Rail_2 | text | Irish Rail | |
| Luas_2 | text | Luas | |
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