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Dublin Airport to Dublin — Transport Guide 2026

Dublin Airport (DUB) is 10 km north of central Dublin. No metro or rail link (the long-delayed MetroLink is not built) — the fastest way in is Airlink or Aircoach bus. Taxi/Uber run €25-40 with rush-hour traffic delays.

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Last updated: 2026-07

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Cheapest
Dublin Bus 16 / 41 (€3 with Leap Card)
Fastest
Airlink Express 747 — 30 min

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Airlink Express 747

bus · Best for: Fastest budget to city centre
Cost
€8 online / €9 onboard
Time
30 min
Frequency
Every 15 min
Direct to O'Connell Street + Heuston Station. 24/7 service on route 747N.

Aircoach

bus · Best for: Direct to south Dublin + hotels
Cost
€8 online / €11 onboard
Time
25-35 min
Frequency
Every 15-30 min
Routes to city centre, Sandyford, Dun Laoghaire, Killiney.

Dublin Bus 16 / 41

bus · Best for: Cheapest
Cost
€3 (Leap Card €2.60)
Time
45-60 min
Frequency
Every 15-30 min
Regular urban buses — slower but half the price.

Taxi / Uber / FREE NOW

taxi · Best for: Groups + heavy luggage
Cost
€25-45
Time
20-40 min (traffic-dependent)
Frequency
On-demand
Uber operates as taxi-hailing in Dublin (no UberX private drivers).

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No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Dublin (DUB)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay in Dublin

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Frequently asked

How far is Dublin Airport from Dublin?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is 10 km from Dublin city centre.
What is the cheapest way from DUB to Dublin?
Dublin Bus 16 / 41 (€3 with Leap Card)
What is the fastest way from DUB to Dublin?
Airlink Express 747 — 30 min