99 Ashtown circular via Dublin
Operated by Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus. First bus 09:00, last bus 18:00. 19 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Wanted a different 99? 27 other bus routes are numbered 99 elsewhere in the UK — see every 99 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 09:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 |
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| Visitor Centre | 09:00 | 09:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 |
| Dublin Zoo | 09:04 | 09:35 | 10:05 | 10:35 | 11:05 | 11:35 | 12:05 | 12:35 | 13:05 | 13:35 | 14:05 | 14:35 | 15:05 | 15:35 | 16:05 | 16:34 | 17:04 | 17:34 | 18:04 |
| Parkgate St | 09:12 | 09:41 | 10:11 | 10:41 | 11:11 | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:40 | 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:10 | 14:41 | 15:11 | 15:41 | 16:11 | 16:42 | 17:12 | 17:42 | 18:12 |
| Dublin Zoo | 09:14 | 09:44 | 10:14 | 10:44 | 11:14 | 11:43 | 12:13 | 12:43 | 13:13 | 13:43 | 14:13 | 14:43 | 15:13 | 15:43 | 16:13 | 16:45 | 17:15 | 17:45 | 18:15 |
| Visitor Centre | 09:20 | 09:50 | 10:20 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 11:48 | 12:18 | 12:48 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:48 | 15:18 | 15:48 | 16:18 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 17:50 | 18:20 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus before you travel.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 inbound: 19 journeys, first 09:00
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 99
99 inbound
All 9 stops
- Visitor Centre Ashtown
- Áras an Uachtaráin Dublin
- Dublin Zoo Dublin
- Park Gates Dublin
- Parkgate St Dublin
- Park Gates Dublin
- Dublin Zoo Dublin
- Áras an Uachtaráin Dublin
- Visitor Centre Ashtown
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 99 bus?
The first 99 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 99 bus?
The last 99 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 99 bus cost?
Fares on the 99 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.
Who runs the 99 bus?
The 99 is operated by Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus.
Timetable data from Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.