Travel · By Luas, DART and bus
Dublin by Luas, DART and bus: the airport coaches, the trams, the bay and the Leap card
Dublin is easy without a car. Here is how to use the coaches, trams, trains and buses, checked against the operators’ own websites on 28 October 2026.
Updated October 2026
From Dublin Airport
There is no rail link from Dublin Airport. Dublin Express runs coaches to the city in as little as 14 minutes on its fastest service, and on to Belfast; Aircoach runs to the city and beyond; Dublin Bus serves the airport too.
The Luas, the DART and Dublin Bus
The Luas Red Line runs east–west through Heuston, Smithfield and Connolly to the Docklands; the Green Line runs north–south through O’Connell Street and St Stephen’s Green to Ranelagh and Dundrum. The DART runs along the coast from Howth and Malahide through the city to Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey and Bray. The Leap Visitor Card gives unlimited travel for your chosen period on Dublin City Bus services, the Luas, the DART and commuter rail in Zone 1. Dublin Bikes are on the streets of the centre.
Trains from Heuston and Connolly
Irish Rail runs trains from Heuston to the south and west, including Kildare and Kilkenny, and from Connolly to Belfast on the Enterprise.
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Ferries to Britain
Irish Ferries and Stena Line sail from Dublin Port to Holyhead in Wales.
Questions and answers
How do I get from Dublin Airport to the city?
By coach (Dublin Express or Aircoach), Dublin Bus or taxi; there is no rail link.
Can I pay by bank card on the Luas?
Not yet: use a Leap card, a Leap Visitor Card or a ticket.
Sources: dublinairport.com, dublinexpress.ie, luas.ie, irishrail.ie, about.leapcard.ie and transportforireland.ie (checked 28 October 2026). Timetables change: always check before you travel.