Coach operator National Express has announced its first international service - and it's launching in Dublin.
The UK company, which is the nation's largest coach operator, is bringing a high-frequency service that will operate between Dublin Airport and the city centre.
The service will be operated on National Express' behalf by Bernard Kavanagh Coaches and will run on a 24-hour basis.
There will be 70 jobs created with the new service.
The 'Dublin Express' will begin in March and will have three routes, with a phased expansion of the network bringing more in the future.
John Boughton, managing director of National Express Ireland, said: “Dublin Express will transform what it means to ride an airport service in the Irish capital.
“We currently run 1,100 airport services every day on a 24 hour basis direct to the terminal for all major UK airports including Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Heathrow and Manchester.
"And as Ireland’s largest private coach operator, we have previously worked with Bernard Kavanagh Coaches to operate Irish services.
“Bringing together this collective experience, local knowledge and expertise as Dublin Express will allow us to provide a much enhanced experience at a great price.”
Dublin Airport managing director Vincent Harrison added: “We are very focused on improving public transport options to Dublin Airport for both passengers and airport-based employees, and we specifically sought coach and bus providers who would expand the network, both in terms of the hours of operation and the route choice.”
While Bernard Kavanagh said he's looking forward to growing the relationship.
He said: "We have a long standing, strong relationship with National Express. We look forward to building on this in 2020 with the new Dublin Express service."
You can find out more about the service at www.dublinexpress.ie.
