Dublin – Travel Info

The RDS is located just minutes from Dublin city centre on a 42-acre site and is surrounded a wide variety of accommodation options. Delegates can walk from the city centre or avail of excellent public transport links across the city.

By Plane

Dublin is easily accessible from the UK, Continental Europe and the east and west coast of the USA. More than 36 scheduled airlines fly into Dublin Airport, which is located 12 km from the city centre. Dublin Airport serves 7 domestic, 29 UK, 36 Continental European and 9 international destinations.

For more information please visit www.dublinairport.com

Please see below a list of some of the frequent airlines that fly to Dublin. By clicking on them you will link to their sites.

Air Traffic Servicing Ireland includes

AIRLINES

DOMESTIC AIRPORTS

UK AIRPORTS

COUNTRIES

Aer Lingus
BMI
SAS

Ryanair
Air France
Malev

British Airways
Lufthansa
KLM

Iberia
Alitalia
Olympic

By Ferry

It is also possible to get to Dublin by ferry via Holyhead, Liverpool and Isle of Man ports in Britain. Dublin has two ferry terminals, Dublin Port, located in the city centre, is serviced by bus, and Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal, south of the city, and is easily reached by a 20 minute car or DART train journey.

Access from Dublin Airport to Dublin City

Dublin is served by two Terminals (T1 & T2). There are a number of private and public bus services that operate from outside the airport arrivals areas to City Centre and Ballsbridge hotels.

Aircoach is a privately run bus service which operates between the airport and a number of city hotels and locations. It is very convenient for the RDS as it serves the Ballsbridge area.
www.aircoach.ie

AerDart is a combined bus and train service that will bring you from Dublin Airport to any DART/Train station along the route for an all-inclusive price. This service is convenient for the RDS as the Sandymount Dart Station is a 5 minute walk away.
www.dublinbus.ie

By Dart

Visitors to the capital are encouraged to use the DART, (Dublin Area Rapid Transport), to enjoy stunning views of Dublin Bay and travel out of the city to the numerous fishing villages and towns that are dotted along the coastline. The city center DART stations are Connolly, Pearse and Tara.

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By Luas

Dublin now has its own state-of-the-art light rail system which services the city and its outskirts. This is a hassle-free way to travel to and from the city center.

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By Dublin Bus

Dublin bus is the public bus service that takes passengers all over the city at a low fare.
Or you can access all these public bus service routes throughout the city by using just one prepaid ticket called the ‘Freedom Ticket’. The RDS is served by the number 4, 4A, 5, 7, 7A, 8, 8A, 18, 27X, 45, 63 and 84 routes.

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