Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪
Status: ready
Transport Authorities
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| bus | Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Bus Éireann | Over 100 routes covering city center and suburbs; all wheelchair accessible with WiFi; 24-hour services on 10 routes; Nitelink late-night services Fri/Sat; express Xpresso buses. |
| tram | Luas (Transdev) | Red Line (Saggart to The Point, serves Convention Centre, 3Arena); Green Line (Broombridge to Brides Glen, serves Sandyford Business District, Dundrum); every 5 min peak, 10-15 min off-peak. |
| train | Irish Rail | DART coastal line (Malahide/Howth to Greystones, every 10-20 min); regional to Cork, Galway, Belfast. |
Paying for Transport
- Leap Card: Contactless smart card for buses, Luas, DART, Irish Rail; fares from €1.50 (short) to €2.60 (long); discounts vs cash; buy at stations/shops.
- Cash: Exact fare on buses €2-€3.10; higher on express; no change given.
- Contactless card/app: Supported on Luas, buses, rail via TFI; Apple/Google Pay.
Operating Hours
- Weekday: Buses/Luas/DART ~5-5:30am to 12-12:30am; trains ~6am-midnight; frequencies 5-15 min peak.
- Weekend: Buses/Luas start later Sat ~6:30am, Sun ~7am; end ~11-12:30am; Nitelink late Fri/Sat; 24hr on select buses.
- Night service: Nitelink (18 routes, higher fare); 24hr buses on 10 routes.
Rideshare & Taxis
- Uber Available Available citywide; also Free Now, Bolt apps.
Airport Connections
- bus - Dublin Bus 16/Aircoach/784: 30-45 min, €3-€10
- train - DART via Connolly/Tara St: 25-40 min, €3-€4 (Leap)
- taxi/rideshare - Dublin Airport to city: 20-40 min, €20-€35
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Get Leap Card on arrival for seamless multi-mode travel and savings; use TFI app for planning/real-time; airport buses frequent/reliable; DART/Luas avoid city traffic; check TFI for updates as routes evolve; business areas like Sandyford on Green Luas.