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Northern Ireland bus and rail passenger journeys

Monthly passenger journeys on Translink bus and rail services in Northern Ireland since April 2019, in millions.

Source: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA)Last updated: Sep 24, 2026, 09:42Curated by Bui Thanh Phuc

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Latest reading

The latest reading is 7.26 Million journeys, for Mar 2026. That is +25.8% from Feb 2026 and +0.8% from a year earlier. The series on this page is monthly and runs from Apr 2019 to Mar 2026. Source: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).

Latest
7.26 Million journeys
Mar 2026
vs previous period
+25.8%
Feb 2026
vs a year earlier
+0.8%

Frequently asked questions

What do Northern Ireland bus and rail passenger journey statistics measure?
These statistics measure the total volume of monthly passenger journeys undertaken on scheduled Translink public transport bus and rail networks in Northern Ireland, recorded in millions of journeys.
What transport modes are included in the Northern Ireland public transport data?
The dataset is separated into two primary public transport modes in Northern Ireland: bus passenger journeys and rail passenger journeys.
How often are Northern Ireland bus and rail journey numbers published?
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) publishes these public transport journey figures on a monthly frequency.
How far back does the Northern Ireland bus and rail passenger dataset go?
Monthly series for bus and rail passenger journeys in Northern Ireland are available starting from 2019.
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