Dublin
Travel to and from Dublín
Air
Dublín International Airport
Tel: 01 814 1111
Website: www.dublin-airport.com
The airport is located 12 kilometers north of the city.
Regular bus services link the airport to the city centre and surrounding areas. For more information about bus routes and timetables, check the airport website.
Taxis can be found outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. All licensed taxis are metered.
Sea
Dublín Port:
The largest port in Ireland, Dublin Port is also the most popular with cruise liners. Four ferry companies operate from Dublin Port and offer daily services to the UK and the Continent.
The port is located a few minutes from the city centre and buses and taxis provide a regular service to and from the port.
Dun Laoghaire Harbour:
Daily service to Holyhead with Stena Line.
Located 7 miles south of the city, the harbour is accessible on the Dart suburban rail service (approximately every 20 minutes) and is on several bus routes.
Getting around the city
The city centre lies within easy walking distance, and exploring the city on foot is the best way to discover its hidden treasures. If you get tired, or want to escape the rain, you can enjoy the benefits of the city excellent public transport network of buses, Luas tram and Dart rail services.
Public transport
Dublin Bus
Tel: 01 873 4222
Website: www.dublinbus.ie
Frequent and cheap, they are a good option to travel around the city. Bus stops around the centre are divided into 6 areas (Parnell Square, O’Connell St, the Quays, Trinity College, Nassau St, and St Stephen’s Green) and each stop is assigned a letter code. You can pick up an excellent bus map from Dublin Bus or the tourist office.
Tickets can be bought singly: city centre fare 50c; journeys between 1 and 3 stages €1.20. To buy your ticket on board, you will need to give the driver the exact fare.
Dublin Bus also offers tourist tickets: the 1-Day Rambler ticket for €6.00 gives unlimited travel on all buses (3-day, 5-day and family tickets are also available) or you can choose the 3-Day Freedom ticket (adults: €26.00) which also gives discounts at a number of popular tourist attractions and is valid on the Hop-on hop-off City Tour Buses and Airlink city centre-Airport Express.
Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Bus:
Starting on the O’Connell bridge, the tour takes in the main sights around the city in just over an hour. The ticket includes discounts at each of the sights and is valid for one day: adults €16.00; children €6.00. There is a commentary in several languages.
Luas trams
Website: www.luas.ie
Whilst the tram network is mainly designed for commuters, visitors will find both lines (red line & green line) useful alternatives to get around the city. Tickets can be bought at each stop and are valid for 90 minutes (adults: €1.50 for one zone). Return tickets are valid all day (adults: €2.90 for one zone)
DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit)
Website: www.dart.ie
The suburban rail service is a convenient way to get from the coastal suburbs to the city centre.
Taxis
Dublín taxis are easily identifiable by their official roof signs. Licensed taxis will provide you with a receipt giving details of the vehicle's licence number, distance traveled, amount paid, date and duration of journey. Taxi ranks are conveniently located throughout the city centre. For Trinity College, you will find taxi ranks at Dawson Street and College Green.
Private cars:
Parking is a bit of a headache in the city and parking fees high, so avoid bringing your car into the city centre if you can help it.
Remember to drive on the left.
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