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School Transport Scheme
A low-cost school bus place. The charge for 2026/27 is €100 a year per child, capped at €220 a family. Medical card holders pay nothing.
What it is
Subsidised transport to school for eligible children.
Who can get it
- Primary children living at least 3.2 km from their nearest school
- Post-primary children living at least 4.8 km from their nearest school
- Eligible children who apply and pay on time get a seat where a service runs
- Other children may get a spare seat if there is room
Good to know
- The charge for 2026/27 is €100 a child, with a family cap of €220. Medical card holders are exempt.
- The application and payment deadline for 2026/27 was 8 May 2026. Late applications are not guaranteed a seat.
- You apply through the Bus Eireann family portal.
How to apply
Applications go through Dept. Education. The official page has the full eligibility rules and the application itself.
Go to the official page →Checked against the official source on 14 June 2026. Always confirm the details on the official page before applying.
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