Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 by Bus: Getting to Yas Marina Circuit
Which public buses stop at Yas Marina Circuit for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, how often they run, when the last bus leaves, and what ITC did for race week last year.
The 2026 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix runs from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December at Yas Marina Circuit (Formula 1). Practice is on Friday at 1:30 PM and 5 PM, final practice and qualifying on Saturday at 2:30 PM and 6 PM, and the race starts on Sunday at 5 PM.
Three public buses already stop at the circuit. The race-week transport plan for 2026 hasn't been published yet. In 2025, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) announced it on the first day of the event, so expect it late. We'll update this page when it comes out.
Which bus stops at Yas Marina Circuit
These are ITC's regular timetables, dated March 2026 (ITC timetables).
| Bus | Circuit stops | How often, last bus back |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | North, West | About every 10 min, last 12:37 AM |
| 184 | East (way back only) | Every 30 min, last 12:25 AM |
| 216 | Grandstand, North, West, East | Every 2 hours, last about 11:20 PM |
The 102 is the one most people want. It leaves Abu Dhabi Bus Station on Sultan Bin Zayed Street (the central bus station in Al Wahda), runs through Al Zahiyah, and reaches Yas Marina Circuit North about 55 minutes later, after stops at Yas Mall and Ferrari World. It then carries on to Circuit West and the Yas hotel plaza.
The 184 goes out to Yas by way of Saadiyat and ends at IKEA Yas. For the trip home it starts at Marina Circuit East, every 30 minutes until 12:25 AM, and reaches Abu Dhabi Bus Station about an hour later.
The 216 is the only route that stops at Yas Marina Circuit Grandstand, but it comes every two hours. It suits people living in Khalifa City or Al Shahama, if the times line up.
Getting home after the race
The race starts at 5 PM on Sunday, and the crowd leaves together. On the regular timetable the last buses back to the city leave at 12:25 AM (184) and 12:37 AM (102), and both take about an hour to Abu Dhabi Bus Station. There's no need to fight for the first bus, but the 102 thins out late: after about 10:30 PM the gaps grow from 10 minutes to between 15 and 30.
Friday 4 December is also a UAE public holiday for National Day, and last year ITC ran holiday timetables over National Day. Roads around the circuit also close during race week, so stops can move. Check your bus in the Darbi app on the day.
What ITC ran last year
For the 2025 race, ITC's plan had 82 public buses for visitors and organisers, a "Yas circular" bus from the Yas Mall (Tryano Gate) and Warner Bros. World car parks to the circuit gates, the Yas hotels and the entertainment area, about 3,000 taxis with special event fares, and 15 self-driving cars on Yas between 3 PM and 10 PM (ITC, 4 December 2025). It didn't include park and ride or shuttles from the city or from Dubai.
If 2026 follows the same pattern, the car parks at Yas Mall and Warner Bros. World are where the circuit shuttle starts. That's still only last year's plan, so wait for ITC's 2026 announcement before counting on it. ITC's notice didn't say whether the shuttle was free.
From Dubai
Take the E100 or E101 to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, then the 102 or 184 from there. The E-buses take a Nol card, not Hafilat, and cost AED 25.
Etihad Rail is another option since passenger trains started in September 2026. From Mohamed Bin Zayed City station, a free Yas Express shuttle (ER1) goes to Yas Mall, but The National lists only three departures a day from the station: 7:40 AM, 1:05 PM and 7:35 PM. The last one back from Yas Mall leaves at 4:15 PM, before the race starts (The National, 21 October 2026). After the race you'd need a taxi back to the station. No extra trains or race shuttles have been announced.
Fares
Abu Dhabi buses charge AED 2 when you board plus 5 fils a kilometre, up to AED 5 a trip, paid with a Hafilat card.
What we couldn't confirm
Yas Marina Circuit's own FAQ mentions a bus 190 from Abu Dhabi Bus Station to Yas Island. ITC publishes no timetable for a route 190, and it isn't in our route data, so we've left it out. Fan guides also give shuttle frequencies, parking charges at Yas Mall and a park and ride at Al Shahama. None of these come from ITC or the organisers, so treat them as unconfirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes to Yas Marina Circuit?
The 102 from Abu Dhabi Bus Station stops at Yas Marina Circuit North and West about every 10 minutes. The 184 and 216 also stop at the circuit.
What time is the last bus from Yas Marina Circuit?
On ITC's regular timetable, the last 102 towards the city leaves Circuit North at 12:37 AM and the last 184 leaves Marina Circuit East at 12:25 AM. Race-week timetables can differ.
Is there a shuttle bus to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
In 2025 ITC ran a Yas circular bus from the Yas Mall and Warner Bros. World car parks to the circuit gates. The 2026 plan hasn't been announced yet.
Can I get to the Grand Prix from Dubai by public transport?
Yes. Take the E100 or E101 to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, then the 102 or 184 to Yas Island.
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