Getting here and around the city

By Air

Aer Lingus, Ryanair and a number of other airlines operate many flights to and from Dublin each day. Dublin is also well connected by ferry, with regular passenger services between Dublin Port and Holyhead, operated by Irish Ferries and Stena Line, as well as services between Dublin Port and Liverpool, operated by P&O Ferries. Getting to Dublin from around the country is easy by coach with Bus Éireann, as well as by rail via Heuston and Connolly stations.

Visit www.irishrail.ie to buy tickets in advance and to take advantage of web-only special offers.

From the airport

Dublin Express and Aircoach provide frequent services between Dublin Airport and the city centre, stopping at locations including O'Connell Street and other central points. Journey times are typically 30–40 minutes, depending on traffic. Tickets can be purchased online or from the driver. Taxis are also readily available outside both terminals and typically cost around €35–€45 to the city centre, depending on traffic and destination.

Getting around Dublin

Dublin is wonderfully compact, with loads of tourist attractions, theatres, galleries, restaurants and of course, vibrant pubs all within walking distance.

Dublin also has a wide network of transport to get you everywhere you need to go, including buses, trams and trains.

Dublin Bus

The Dublin Bus operates throughout the city and Dublin County. The majority of bus routes operate from 06h00 until 23h30 with reduced service on Sundays, and there are also Nightlink buses that operate on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased using a Leap Card, or in cash on many services. If paying the driver in cash, exact fare is required as change is not given.

Visit www.dublinbus.ie for fares and a route planner.

LUAS

The LUAS is a tram service that operates two lines: the Green Line, which runs from Broombridge to Bride’s Glen, and the Red Line, which runs from Tallaght and Saggart in the southwest to The Point in the east of the city. The LUAS runs between 05h00 and 00h30 (times vary depending on the route, stop and day of the week). Tickets can be purchased from the ticket machines on all platforms, with options including single, return, 1-day and 7-day tickets. Leap Cards are also accepted. Random ticket inspections are carried out, so make sure you have a valid ticket before boarding the tram.

For fares and routes, visit www.luas.ie.

DART

The DART suburban rail line is an easy way to explore some of the nearby villages around Dublin and take in some of the picturesque coastline. This service follows a coastal route, from Malahide and Howth in the north, all the way around the scenic Dublin Bay and through the city centre to Bray and Greystones in the south. Tickets can be purchased from machines at all stations.

Visit www.irishrail.ie to purchase tickets in advance and take advantage of online fares.

Hop-On-Hop-Off

See as much of Dublin as you can with one of the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus tours, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Several ticket options are available, including 24-hour and 48-hour passes, with stops at many of Dublin’s top attractions. Combination tickets with airport transfers are also available.

Find out more here: dodublin.ie/city-sightseeing-tours/ticket-options

Green your festival...

Dublin Bikes

From 1-day ticket to annual subscriptions, Dublin Bikes has a simple and easy-to-use plan to get you from A to B in the greenest way. Pick up and drop off a bike in locations across the city. 

Find out more here: www.dublinbikes.ie

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