This page is intended as guide to the handiest public transport options from Dublin Airport to the more popular hotels in and around central Dublin. Most options involve either an express or local bus with possible a connection by regular public transport.
Express Buses
Aircoach operate 2 routes to the city centre and out to the southern suburbs: on the way they stop close to many hotels. The combined frequency is every 10 minutes and the fare is €7.00 one-way. Dublin Bus operate 2 express routes (747 & 748) to Bus Aras (pronounced like "Bus Orus"), the long-distance bus station, with a combined frequency of every 10 minutes. Route 748 operates every 30 minutes and also serves Heuston railway station. Both routes charge €6.00 one-way. On the Aircoach and the 747/748 routes the drivers issue tickets. They accept notes and issue change. Allow 25-35 minutes to reach the city centre from the airport; longer still to get to the southern suburbs. For more information see the page . There are ticket machines outside arrivals hall and for 6Euro you can get a one day ticket that can be used on the 747/748 , this ticket can be used all day on any bus route in Dublin city and if on a one day visit , it can be used to return to the Airport. The driver CANNOT issue this ticket YOU MUST get it from THE MACHINE.. Arriving and Departing.
Local Buses
Dublin Bus also operate several local services which are considerably cheaply than the express buses. Most useful of these for visitors is probably route 16A which runs across the city centre. Note that the 16A runs only every 30 mins or so - check the current timetable at www.dublinsbus.ie. On regular buses including the 16A the fare can be paid in coins only - notes are not accepted. If you put more in the farebox you will receive a refund receipt, not cash. Luggage space on local services is very limited, you may be refused entry if you have too many bags. For more information see the page Public Transportation.
Taxis
The taxi fares quoted are guidelines. Taxi fares are metered and the fare will depend on time of day, traffic etc. One Euro is charged for each extra passenger on top of the metered fare. Despite this a taxi may be as cheap as the bus if there are 3 or 4 in your party and will be quicker. For more information see the page Taxis and Rental Cars.
The Details
Almara B&B Dublin Take the 16A to the intersection of Beaumont Road and Collins Ave. journey 8 - 10 minutes. A taxi 12 - 16 Euro. Local bus 20B stops outside Almara every 5 minutes coming and going to city centre taking 8 - 10 minutes.
Alexandra Hotel, Fenian Street
Take the Aircoach Ballsbridge route to Merrion Square - the hotel is within 3-4 minutes walk. A taxi will be €20-29.
Avalon Hostel, Aungier Street
Take the no. 16A to Aungier St: the bus stop is virtually opposite the hostel. The journey will take 40-60 minutes. A taxi will be €20-30.
Brooks Hotel, Drury Street
Take any Aircoach to Grafton Street (Trinity College) stop - Brooks Hotel is about 7-8 minutes walk. Note - make sure you have a map as the street network in this area can be confusing: check www.ie.map24.com. Alternatively a cheaper option is to take the no. 16A to South Great Georges St. The journey will take 40-60 minutes. A taxi will be €17-28.
Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street
A cheap option from the airport is to take the no. 16A bus which passes the Camden Court Hotel and stops about 100m away on Camden St. The journey will take 40-60 minutes. The Aircoach Leopardstown route stops at Lr Leeson St which is about a 10 minute walk from the Camden Court Hotel. If you don't have much luggage this may be faster as it's an express bus and is more frequent that tne 16A. A taxi will be €20-30.
Clarion Hotel IFSC
Get the 747 or 748 express bus to Bus Aras the central bus station. From the bus station it's about 5 minutes walk to Jury's Custom House and about 7 to the Clarion. A taxi will be €16-26.
Comfort Inn, Smithfield
Get the 747 bus to O'Connell Street. Then walk a few minutes to Abbey St Lr at O'Connell St and take the "Luas" tram to the Smithfield stop which is 3 stops in the direction "Tallaght". The fare is €1.40 and trams are every 5-10 minutes. The hotel is about a 3-4 minute walk from the Luas stop. (Note: Instead of paying separately you could buy a Adult One Day Bus/Luas Ticket for €6.20 at the Airport Travel info desk. You can get weekly ones either for 24. Make sure to get bus/luas and not bus only!). A taxi will be €16-26 and is recommended of you have luggage as the trams can be very crowded.
Take the Aircoach Sandyford route to the Leeson Street Lower stop. and walk 2-3 minutes. A taxi will be €20-30.
Davenport Hotel, Merrion Street
Take the Aircoach Ballsbridge route to Merrion Square - the hotel is within 1 minutes walk. A taxi will be €20-29.
Take the Aircoach Sandyford route to the Kildare Street stop and walk 3-4 minutes around the north & west sides of the Green. A taxi will be €20-30.
Fleet St Hotel, Fleet St
Take any Aircoach to Grafton Street (Trinity College) stop. All the hotels are within 5-6 minutes walk. Alternatively a cheaper option is to take the no. 16A to D'Olier St. The journey will take 40-60 minutes. The Westin is within 2-3 minutes walk, the other are 5-6 minutes. Take a map for the walk from the bus stop or check www.ie.map24.com. A taxi will be €17-28.
Take any Aircoach to the O'Connell St (Gresham Hotel) stop, or the 747 bus to O'Connell Street. A taxi will be €17-26.
Jury's Inn Christchurch
Take any Aircoach to the Grafton Street (Trinity College) stop - it's about a 8-9 minute from there along Dame Street. Alternatively a cheaper option is to take the no. 16A to Dame St, which is slightly nearer. A taxi will be €17-27.
Jury's Inn Parnell Street
Take any Aircoach to the O'Connell St (Gresham Hotel) stop, or the 747 bus to O'Connell Street. Jury's Inn is about 2 minutes around the corner. A taxi will be €17-27.
Jury's Inn Custom House
As Clarion Hotel IFSC.
Mespil Hotel, Mespil Road
Take the Aircoach Ballsbridge route to Northumberland Road (Schoolhouse hotel) -it's about a 5 minute walk from there along the canal to the hotel. The aircoach costs €7 single or €12 return. A taxi will be €20-30.
Mont Clare Hotel, Clare Street
Take the Aircoach Ballsbridge route to Merrion Square - the hotel is within 1 minutes walk. A taxi will be €20-29.
Morgan, Fleet Street
As Fleet Street Hotel
Park Inn (formerly Chief O'Neill's), Smithfield
As Comfort Inn above.
Quality Hotel Dublin City, Cardiff Lane
A taxi will be about €20-29 and is worth it. If you have little luggage you could get the 747 to Bus Aras, cross the river and walk along the south quays: it's about a 10 minute walk.
Royal Dublin Hotel
Take any Aircoach to the O'Connell St (Gresham Hotel) stop. The Royal Dublin Hotel is opposite. A taxi will be €17-27.
Temple Bar Hotel, Fleet Street
As Fleet Street Hotel.
Westin, Westrmoreland Street
Take any Aircoach to Grafton Street (Trinity College) stop and it's about a 3-4 minute walk. Alternatively a cheaper option is to take the no. 16A to D'Olier St. The journey will take 40-60 minutes. Take a map for the walk from the bus stop or check www.ie.map24.com. A taxi will be €17-27.
