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
Cheapest
Dublin Bus 16 / 41 (€3 with Leap Card)
Fastest
Airlink Express 747 — 30 min
Every transport option compared
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).
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
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.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver 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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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