How to get there


Dublin is extremely accessible by both air and sea, with Dublin Airport, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire Harbour within easy access to the city and county. With ever increasing numbers of access routes to Dublin, you will find that you are never too far away from the magic and cultural riches of Dublin.

You can travel by: bus, rail, bicycle and car around the city and county. A twenty minute journey will bring the visitor from the bustling city centre to the charming coastal towns and villages of the county. These towns and villages dot the sometimes rugged, sometimes sandy coastline and provide boundless opportunities for picturesque walks.

Car Hire : There is a choice of local and international car rental companies in Ireland. You can easily arrange to have a hired car waiting for you when you arrive through your travel agent or local office and this is generally recommended during the high season. 

Bus : services in Dublin City and County are operated by Dublin Bus operating from 06.00 23.30 with a limited late night bus service (Nitelinks) on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Timetables for buses including details of various money-saving commuter and tourist tickets are sold in retail shops and other stores throughout Dublin City and County. 
The Dublin Bus Information Office is located on O'Connell St and they also operate a desk in Dublin Tourism Centre. 

Trains : Trains operate countrywide to all parts of Ireland. Train departures are from Connolly and Heuston Train Stations. Visitors travelling from the south and west will arrive at Heuston Station, from where it is a short hop into the centre by bus or taxi. Those arriving from the north, north west , and also from the south east, will arrive at Connolly Station, which is a short walk from O'Connell Street.