Getting Here...
Airlines
Getting to Dublin by air is increasingly easy and popular, with many airlines opening new routes and the emergence of cheap air-travel in Europe there has never been a better time to fly to Dublin. Click here to see a list of airlines that fly to Dublin.
Dublin International Airport is about 12km north from city centre, and is well serviced by buses and taxis. The Airport is managed by the Dublin Airport Authority. For information on Dublin Airport phone +353 1 8141111, or log on to www.dublinairportauthority.com. For Summer and Winter Timetable please log on to www.dublinairport.com.
Getting to Dublin by Ferry
There has never been a better time to travel to Dublin by Ferry. Faster more comfortable ships with wonderful onboard facilities ensure the perfect start to your holiday. Regular, scheduled ferry services operate between Ireland and the UK bringing both foot passengers and cars and other vehicles to Dublin through two ferry ports, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire. With Ferry travel you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the sea views! Today five passenger Ferry companies connect Dublin with Holyhead, Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
Dublin Port is centrally located, only minutes from Dublin City Centre. It is Ireland’s busiest passenger Ferryport with up to 18 sailings daily to the UK and the continent. For further information on Dublin Port please check out www.dublinport.ie
Dún Laoghaire Harbour is located 7 miles south of Dublin city and 16 miles from Dublin Airport. Dún Laoghaire is serviced by the DART (Suburban Rail) which can take you to and from the City Centre in less than half an hour. Dun Laoghaire is also serviced regularly by Dublin Bus.
For further information on Dún Laoghaire Harbour please check out www.dlharbour.ie.
Irish Ferries operate from Dublin Port to Holyhead, Wales with two vessels; the cruise ferry, 'Ulysses' - the world's largest car ferry, and the fast ferry 'Dublin Swift'. www.irishferries.com
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...and Getting Around
By Rail
Dublin’s two main train stations Connolly Station and Heuston Station are vital hubs for the city transporting thousands of commuters and visitors to and around the city everyday.
Intercity services run from Dublin’s Heuston and Connolly Stations to the major towns and cities in the country.
Dublin is also served by LUAS, a state of the art light rail transit system. The LUAS provides a valuable rail link for commuters and visitors from Sandyford and Tallaght to the City Centre as well as linking Connolly and Hueston Rail Stations.
By Bus
Travelling by Bus is a quick and convenient way of getting around Dublin. Dublin has an excellent network of bus services that provide frequent, reliable and cost effective travel throughout the city and region. There is an excellent network of services from Dublin Airport, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire as well as a Nitelink and Sightseeing Tours, providing a vital service for commuters and visitors alike. There is also a number of high quality private and independent bus operators operating throughout the city.
For further information on special transport timetables and routes in and around Dublin please visit:
Irish Rail & Dart
Luas
Dublin Bus
Bus Eireann