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Dublin Airport Bus: Your Guide to City Centre

Dublin Airport bus options to the city centre. Compare Dublin Express, Aircoach, and TFI routes, plus tips on zones and Leap Card.

Quick answer

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.

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BusDublin 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.
BusAircoach 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.
BusTransport 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
TaxiReady to go outside T1 and T2
Free wifi—
TerminalsT1 and T2
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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.

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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.

Sources. Checked against the official pages on 28 September 2026: dublinairport.com · dublinairport.com · dublinairport.com · dublinairport.com

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