School transport operated by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth, is now open for 2026/27 applications and payments.

The closing date for payments is Friday, 8 May 2026.

School transport ticket prices for 2026/27 school year are as follows:

Primary: €100 per child (maximum family charge €200)
Post-primary: €100 per child (maximum family charge €220)

A facility to pay in instalments is now available to families.

School transport will continue to be free for:
All eligible families with a medical card, and
All eligible children using the Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport scheme

The Bus Eireann school transport portal Link here 👇👇👇
https://www.buseireann.ie/apply-pay-for-school-transport