Dart (Dublin Area Rapid Transport)
The DART railway links the towns along the east coast of Dublin with the city centre running from Howth to Greystones. The service is pretty regular.
Visit the DART Website
Luas - Dublin's Tram
Luas is Dublin's light rail tram system. It consists of 2 lines, the Red Line,
running from Connolly Station in the city centre to Tallaght in the south-west of
Dublin, and the Green Line, from St Stephen's Green in the centre to Sandyford in
the south-east. Currently there is no public transport linking the two. To get from one to
the other is a 15 minute walk down Grafton Street, across College Green and up O'Connell Street to Abbey Street.
Altenatively try taking one of the pedal-powered ecocabs which is free of charge.
Visit the Luas Website
Dublin airport
Dublin Airport is approximately 10 km (6 miles) north of Dublin city centre. The
airport is near the M50 and M1 motorways and served by regular buses from the city
centre and nearby train stations.It is also serviced by the excellent aircoach shuttle which runs a regular punctual service. Though you should always allow for Dublin traffic which can be hectic during peak times.
Short term and long term car parking available and can be booked online.
Visit Dublin airport Website
Dublin aircoach
The Dublin Aircoach provides a 24-hour luxury coach service between Dublin Airport and Dublin
city centre and south Dublin county.
At Dublin airport you will find the Aircoach stop is just outside the arrivals hall door and
across the pedestrian crossing. Tickets can be purchased at airport
arrivals at Dublin airport or you can simply purchase one from the
driver when boarding the Aircoach at any stop.
Visit Dublin aircoach Website
Dublin Ferry ports
Dublin is served by two international ferry ports: Dublin Port, to the west of the
City Centre, and Dun Laoghaire Harbour, approximately 12km south of Dublin the
city in County Dublin. Car and passenger ferry services run from Dun Laoghaire to
Holyhead and from Dublin to Holyhead, Liverpool, and Douglas on the Isle of Man.
Visit Dublin Port Website
Visit Dun Laoghaire Habour Website
Dublin Bus
Dublin bus has an extensive network throughout Dublin. Due to heavy traffic
getting around by bus can be slow in some spots but is a good way to see Dublin especially with the
introduction of quality bus corridors in Dublin which allow buses to bypass traffic in many area.
Bus stops for Dublin Bus are green and list by number the buses that stop there.
The bus service commences at 6am and buses run every 10 to 20 minutes until 11:30pm.
If you plan to use the bus two or more times in a day it's more economical to get
a one-day pass. Consider purchasing the four-day, weekly, or monthly passes if you
intend on staying in Dublin for a while.
How to pay - insert the exact fare in coins into the top of the fare box. If you
do not have exact change, overpayment tickets will be issued abut can only be
redeemed at the Dublin bus office on O'Connell Street.
Visit Dublin bus Website
Bus Eireann
is the main nationwide bus service. It offers a regular bus service
and is the primary mode of transport (and the cheapest) to other areas
of the country. You can go to their website, and check the timetable
and services they offer and book them online. Their buses leave Dublin from
Busaras on Store Street in the city centre.
Visit Bus Eireann Website
Sightseeing Buses in Dublin
are also available to the touristto tour the city Visit the
city sightseeing tours section where you can view the available tours and also
book on online to avoid disapointment on the day.
Visit Dublin Sightseeing Website
Dublin Ecocabs
Ecobcabs are the new free and green way to get around the Dublin city centre area.
The pedal-powered cabs, driven by trained drivers,will bring you anywhere you want to go around the city centre area and
are be a handy way to get between red and green luas line
as there is currently no other mode of public transport linking the two.
The service is free of charge and though there is no obligation to tip the hard-working drivers most people do!
Visit Dublin Ecocabs Website
Dublin taxi cabs
Taxi's are usually pretty easy to get during most days and nights, but be warned
that on friday and saturday nights, or when there is a big event on, taxi's can be
a little more difficult to get and it can be worth considering using the Dublin
bus nitelink service to make your way home.
Dublin car hire
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