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Transport to & from Dublin Airport

Once you arrive at DUB Airport - also known as Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath - you will find an array of transportation options for your convenient travel to the city centre or beyond. When travelling from DUB to the city’s central locations or the rest of Ireland, it is convenient to take a bus to Connolly and then a Houston train station.

Another transportation option for your journey from DUB to the city centre is taking an Ireland Central Station. Several buses run from there to various destinations throughout the island. Airport transport in Dublin offers a wide range of buses, car rentals, taxis, and free carriage both to and from the hotel. Specific details on each type of transportation at DUB are available below.

Dublin Airport bus

To find convenient transport from Dublin Airport to the city, choose one of several bus routes connecting DUB and the city centre. The average duration of such a journey is 30 minutes. You can buy a ticket on a bus for only €9. Make sure to verify the route schedule with the transportation agency before your journey.

Which bus companies are there at Dublin Airport?

As you arrive at DUB, it is important to keep track of the bus routes at the airfield. On the map with bus zones, you will find the routes to your preferred destinations throughout Dublin including Heuston Station, O’Connell Street, and Trinity College.

Dublin Express

Among DUB Airport’s various options for transportation in Dublin, the premium quality way to get to the city centre is Dublin Express. The service coaches between DUB and several stops access the city’s central parts. The Dublin Express will effortlessly bring you to various destinations such as O’Connell Street, Trinity College, Temple Bar, or Heuston Station.

The Dublin Express departs from the entrance to Terminal 1, Zone 1. The service is also available at Zone 21 at Terminal 2. Notably, the direct journey offered from Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath to the city through the Port Tunnel makes this the fastest coach to Dublin City Centre. In addition to convenient transportation, this company provides USB charging spots, free Wi-Fi, and an onboard toilet.

Aircoach

Another convenient bus from Belfast to Dublin Airport is Aircoach. The agency operates a variety of routes to the city centre as well as Dublin County. It departs from the doors to Terminal 1, Zone 2. The service is also accessible at Terminal 2, Zone 20.

Dublin Bus

Another convenient transportation option for your travel upon arrival at DUB is Dublin Bus. The service operates a full schedule of journeys both to and from the airfield. Moreover, the board capacity of the buses has increased to 100% due to the removal of government restrictions.

Car rental at Dublin Airport

Among the available choices for Dublin Airport transport, car rental offers the most profitable and affordable option. This mode of transport is even cheaper than taking a Dublin Airport shuttle bus. You can choose from a large variety of vehicles including small, cost-friendly automobiles, family cars, executive vehicles, and many more.

The rental service at DUB has something to offer to every customer according to their budget and travel preferences. It is a good idea to choose a vehicle two or three weeks in advance of your trip, via our website, to reduce your travel expenses by around €100.

While all car-hire suppliers are accessible at the airfield, some of them provide their customers with free transfer to the cars. To make the best possible choice when you hire a car at Dublin Airport, you can look through all DUB rental agencies and their prices on our car-rental page.

Taxi at Dublin Airport

A taxi from Dublin Airport to the city centre presents another convenient option for transportation at DUB. You can keep track of the taxi signage from Terminals 1 and 2 to the taxi ranks. The ranks are available outside of the terminal buildings. Customers can access NXT Airport Taxis 24 hours per day and seven days per week.

You will be eligible to engage a taxi for travel that does not exceed 30 kilometres. Once you have chosen a taxi, you can keep track of all fares on the taximeter and receive a printed receipt. Receive updates on the popular agencies that offer taxi services, their prices, and routes, on our Dublin taxi page.

Hotels near Dublin Airport with a shuttle bus

When it comes to accommodation which offers transport from Dublin Airport, you have plenty of options - and many of them are located close-by:

• Holiday Inn Dublin Airport, An IHG Hotel
• Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
• Metro Hotel Dublin Airport
• Carlton Hotel
• Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
• Radisson Blu

In addition to complimentary transportation, these hotels provide their guests with comfortable rooms, friendly service, and a location from which Dublin International Airport is easily accessible. To learn more about the variety of housing options available close to the airfield, take a glance at our page concerning DUB hotels.

Popular routes from Dublin Airport by bus

Bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast

To reach the city’s historic centre known as Belfast, you can catch a Dublin Airport bus. Today, Dublin provides visitors with several fascinating museums, the famous Titanic Quarter, fun pubs, picturesque gardens, countless street murals, and green areas. Aircoach offers the most convenient bus service for your journey from DUB to Belfast.

This agency provides a non-stop express service 24 hours per day and seven days a week. You can buy a one-way adult ticket for Aircoach travel for €17. A round-trip ticket will cost you €25. For children, a one-way ticket costs €9, and a round trip costs €14.

Bus from Dublin Airport to Cork

To reach Cork or Galway from Dublin International Airport, it is a good idea to use the GoBus service. The Dublin Airport Cork bus runs from Zones 10 and 11 from DUB Bus Park. Your journey will take slightly longer than three hours.

Alternatively, the fastest carriage will bring you to your destination in only two hours. The distance between the cities of Dublin and Cork is around 135 miles. The one-way adult ticket will cost you about €19. If you buy a return ticket, it will cost you €38.

Bus from Dublin Airport to Galway

Eireagle Galway and Citylink, Limerick, and Galway Commuter transportation services are available at Zones 10 and 11 in the Dublin Airport Bus Park. To get from Galway to Dublin Airport, the bus is available for €18 (if you buy the ticket on the day of your travel). However, if you buy the ticket in advance, it will cost you only €14.

Bus from Dublin Airport to Limerick

The mighty River Shannon opens a marvellous view for a kayak tour with Nevsail. Standing along this river, the city of Limerick invites visitors to travel along the famous Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail. You are sure to enjoy a day among its green pastures, mountains, hills, and woodlands. You can take a bus from Limerick to get to Dublin Airport. On average, a bus ticket will cost you €25.