Dublin airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Dublin Airport (DUB) is about 10 km north of the centre. There is no train at the airport. Buses and coaches run to the centre, and the trip takes about 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
How long it takes and how often
Aircoach 700 runs 24 hours a day, up to every 15 minutes. Dublin Express runs from about 03:05 to 00:35. Airlink 747 runs up to every 10 minutes from 04:45 (06:30 on Sundays) to 00:30. Dublin Bus 41 runs through the night.
Options and prices
- Aircoach 700 to the city centre: from about 6 EUR one way and 8 EUR return when booked online
- Dublin Express: from about 9 EUR one way when booked online, fastest trip about 14 minutes
- Airlink 747: single and return fares are set by Dublin Bus. Leap card and Leap Visitor Card are accepted
- Dublin Bus 16, 19, 24 and 41: normal city fares, about 2.00 to 2.60 EUR in cash
- Taxi to the centre: about 30 to 45 EUR
Where to buy tickets
- Aircoach and Dublin Express: book online in advance for the best fare, or pay by contactless card on the coach
- Airlink 747: cash on board (exact fare, no cards), Leap card or Leap Visitor Card. Check fares at the Bus and Travel Information Desk in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall
- Dublin Bus routes: exact coins, Leap card or Leap Visitor Card. Follow signs to the Transport Zones after arrivals
- Leap Visitor Card: WHSmith in Terminal 1 and Spar in Terminal 2
- Taxis: rank outside arrivals
Dublin Airport: bus services (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Dublin airport to the city centre?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is about 10 km north of the centre. There is no train at the airport. Buses and coaches run to the centre, and the trip takes about 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. Aircoach 700 runs 24 hours a day, up to every 15 minutes. Dublin Express runs from about 03:05 to 00:35. Airlink 747 runs up to every 10 minutes from 04:45 (06:30 on Sundays) to 00:30. Dublin Bus 41 runs through the night.
How much does it cost to get from Dublin airport to the centre?
Aircoach 700 to the city centre: from about 6 EUR one way and 8 EUR return when booked online. Dublin Express: from about 9 EUR one way when booked online, fastest trip about 14 minutes. Airlink 747: single and return fares are set by Dublin Bus. Leap card and Leap Visitor Card are accepted. Dublin Bus 16, 19, 24 and 41: normal city fares, about 2.00 to 2.60 EUR in cash. Taxi to the centre: about 30 to 45 EUR.
Where do I buy tickets at Dublin airport?
Aircoach and Dublin Express: book online in advance for the best fare, or pay by contactless card on the coach Airlink 747: cash on board (exact fare, no cards), Leap card or Leap Visitor Card. Check fares at the Bus and Travel Information Desk in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall Dublin Bus routes: exact coins, Leap card or Leap Visitor Card. Follow signs to the Transport Zones after arrivals Leap Visitor Card: WHSmith in Terminal 1 and Spar in Terminal 2 Taxis: rank outside arrivals
Any tips for the airport transfer in Dublin?
The Leap Visitor Card is not accepted on Aircoach or Dublin Express. It does work on Dublin Bus routes such as 16, 41, 19 and 24 and on the Airlink 747.