Bus Éireann’s on-line application portal for the School Transport Scheme is now open. The deadline for new applications is April 25th for the 2025/2026 school year.
How to apply
You can apply on-line to Bus Éireann at https://www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport.
The closing date for new applications is Friday, 25 April 2025 .
You can apply and pay or enter medical card details at the same time.
The closing date for payments or entering medical card details is Friday, 6 June 2025 .
Who needs to apply
- Students who have never applied for school transport.
- Students starting junior infants or first year for the first time in the 2025/26 school year.
- Students changing home address or moving school in the 2025/26 school year.
If you apply after the closing date, your application will be late and you may not get a ticket.
For further information, please see – https://www.gov.ie/en/service/07a71-school-transport/?referrer=https://www.gov.ie/schooltransport/.
