Dublin Airport offers several bus options to the city centre. Dublin Express and Aircoach provide premium services, while Transport for Ireland routes cover more areas. Buses depart from designated zones outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Dublin Airport arrivals and departures today
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| How | Time | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | Dublin Express offers fast, premium coach service between Dublin Airport and 15+ Dublin city centre stops, including Temple Bar, Trinity College, O’Connell Street and Heuston Station. Coaches depart from Zone 1 and Zone 21. | ||
| Bus | Aircoach has plenty of buses going to Dublin City, the rest of the county, and even to Northern Ireland. Aircoach departs from Zone 2 and Zone 20. | ||
| Bus | Transport for Ireland Bus Routes operate from Zone 11, Zone 13 and Zone 15. Routes available from Dublin Airport are: Route 16, Route 19, Route 24, Route 33a, Route 41, Route 101, Route 102 and Route 109A |
| Taxi | Ready to go outside T1 and T2 |
| Free wifi | — |
| Terminals | T1 and T2 |
| SIM cards at the airport | — |
Bus Services from Dublin Airport
Dublin Express offers fast, premium coach service between Dublin Airport and 15+ Dublin city centre stops, including Temple Bar, Trinity College, O’Connell Street and Heuston Station. Coaches depart from Zone 1 and Zone 21. Aircoach has plenty of buses going to Dublin City, the rest of the county, and even to Northern Ireland. Aircoach departs from Zone 2 and Zone 20. Transport for Ireland Bus Routes operate from Zone 11, Zone 13 and Zone 15. Routes available from Dublin Airport are: Route 16, Route 19, Route 24, Route 33a, Route 41, Route 101, Route 102 and Route 109A.
Finding Your Bus Stop
Bus and coach companies pick up and drop off passengers in bus zones around the airport. From Terminal 1, follow the T1 Bus Zone Map to find your pickup point. From Terminal 2, follow the T2 Bus Zone Map. You can also use the Interactive Dublin Airport Map to find your bus zone.
Tickets and Payment
The TFI Leap Card is a convenient public transport ticket for tourists and visitors to Dublin, which can be purchased at convenience stores in both Terminals when you land at Dublin Airport. Taxis are also ready to go outside T1 and T2. For data on the go, consider an eSIM to stay connected.
Skip the airport Wi-Fi
Airport Wi-Fi usually means a sign-up page, an email address and a connection that stops at the terminal doors. A data eSIM keeps you online at the gate, in the taxi and at the hotel, and your own number stays on for calls and bank codes.
Land in Dublin with data already working
Questions
Where do I catch the bus at Dublin Airport?
Buses depart from designated zones outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Check the bus zone maps for T1 and T2 or use the interactive airport map.
Which bus companies operate from Dublin Airport?
Dublin Express, Aircoach, and Transport for Ireland Bus Routes operate from Dublin Airport.
What Transport for Ireland routes serve Dublin Airport?
Routes include 16, 19, 24, 33a, 41, 101, 102, and 109A.
Can I buy a Leap Card at Dublin Airport?
Yes, the TFI Leap Card can be purchased at convenience stores in both Terminals.
Are taxis available at Dublin Airport?
Yes, taxis are ready to go outside T1 and T2.