A Luas tram approaching Blackhorse stop on the Red Line

14 of the best · Dublin, Ireland

Arriving in Dublin and Getting Around

Coaches from the airport, the Luas Red and Green lines, the DART along the bay, Dublin Bus and the Leap Visitor Card, Heuston and Connolly, and the ferries to Holyhead.

Our 14 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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  1. The back story

    Dublin by Luas, DART and bus

    Dublin·In depth

    From the airport by coach or taxi, the Luas trams, the DART along the bay, Dublin Bus, the Leap Visitor Card and the train to Belfast.

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  2. Unlimited travel

    Leap Visitor Card

    Dublin·Ticket

    Unlimited travel on Dublin Bus, the Luas, the DART and commuter rail in Zone 1, for your chosen period.

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  3. Red and Green lines

    Luas

    Dublin·Tram

    Dublin’s two tram lines, Red and Green, with live travel updates.

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Neighbourhood

The back story 1

Coaches from the airport, two Luas lines and the DART along the bay, explained.

  1. The back story

    Dublin by Luas, DART and bus

    Dublin·In depth

    From the airport by coach or taxi, the Luas trams, the DART along the bay, Dublin Bus, the Leap Visitor Card and the train to Belfast.

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From the airport 3

Arriving.

  1. Airport coaches

    Aircoach

    Dublin Airport·Airport coach

    Coaches from Dublin Airport to the city and the south side.

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  2. DUB

    Dublin Airport

    Collinstown·Airport

    Ireland’s main airport, north of the city.

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  3. As little as 14 minutes

    Dublin Express

    Dublin Airport·Airport coach

    Airport coaches to the city centre, the fastest in as little as 14 minutes.

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In the city 6

Luas, DART, buses and bikes.

  1. Along the bay

    DART

    Dublin Bay·Rail

    The coastal railway from Howth and Malahide to Dalkey, Bray and Greystones.

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  2. City bikes

    Dublin Bikes

    Dublin·Bike share

    The city’s bike-share scheme, with stations across the centre.

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  3. Unlimited travel

    Leap Visitor Card

    Dublin·Ticket

    Unlimited travel on Dublin Bus, the Luas, the DART and commuter rail in Zone 1, for your chosen period.

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  4. Red and Green lines

    Luas

    Dublin·Tram

    Dublin’s two tram lines, Red and Green, with live travel updates.

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  5. Licensed by the NTA

    Taxis in Dublin

    Dublin·Taxi

    Licensed taxis, regulated by the National Transport Authority.

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  6. Plan a journey

    Transport for Ireland

    Dublin·Journey planner

    The national journey planner, with timetables and maps for every operator.

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Trains 2

Heuston and Connolly.

  1. North, Belfast and the DART

    Connolly Station

    Connolly·Railway station

    The station for the Enterprise to Belfast, the north and the DART.

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  2. South and west

    Heuston Station

    Heuston·Railway station

    Irish Rail’s station for the south and west, including Kildare and Kilkenny.

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Ferries 2

To Holyhead.

  1. To Holyhead

    Irish Ferries

    Dublin Port·Ferry

    Ferries from Dublin Port to Holyhead in Wales.

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  2. To Holyhead

    Stena Line

    Dublin Port·Ferry

    Ferries from Dublin Port to Holyhead.

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