Logistics of Dublin
There is only one civilian airport in Dublin, and it is situated about 12km north of the city centre. There is no direct train link to the city, but the airport is well serviced by buses and taxis. Car Hire can also be arranged within the airport terminal.
There are a number of buses departing from directly outside the arrivals terminal which will take visitors into the city centre. The journey takes about 45 minutes and the terminus is on Eden Quay beside the river Liffey, right in the centre of town. These are regular scheduled buses serving other destinations en route. A dedicated airport service leaves from the same place - this is called Airlink. Airlink 747 goes to the central bus station in the city which is called Busarus. From here, coaches are available to all parts of the country. Airlink 748 goes to Heuston railway station from where trains travelling west depart. (Destinations north and south of Dublin are served by Connolly railway station which is located close by Busarus). Airlink 746 runs form Dublin Airport to Dun Laoghaire, one of the city's two ferry ports. For more information on Dublin's bus services, log on to www.dublinbus.ie.
The buses can be crowded and seating is not always available, so visitors might like to take a taxi which can be found directly outside the arrivals concourse. A ride in to the city centre should cost no more than E20.
One of the first things visitors might chose to arrange is the purchase of The Dublin Pass. This ticket allows discounted admission to many of the city's attractions and tours and also includes a free Dublin guide book and map. The price of the pass goes from E29 - E89 for adults to E17 - E44 for children, and range from 1 to 5 days validity. For more information on The Dublin Pass, see www.dublinpass.ie