Public transport Dublin

DART(Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is a train service operated by Iarnród Eireann. It serves the city of Dublin and the surrounding area, and is an excellent way to discover the capital and the surrounding coastline in the blink of an eye. Over a distance of some 50 kilometers, it makes more than 30 stops, linking Malahide and Howth to the north, and Greystones to the south of Dublin. Within Dublin, the DART stops (from south to north) at Lansdowne Road, Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Station, Tara Street and Connolly Station.

Luas (which means "speed" in Irish) is the name of the tramway in Dublin. The network has two lines:

Green Line which runs from Broombridge in the north to Brides Glen in the south.

Red Line which runs from The Point or Connolly in the east to Tallaght or Saggart in the west

Tickets can be purchased at each stop and from authorised agents (see website or signs at tram stops for more info). Please note that tickets cannot be bought on board the tram and you risk a fine (frequent checks) if you do not have a ticket.

The most economical way to get around the city is by public bus. Dublin Bus also offers a "Hop on Hop off" double decker bus tour of the city - Dublin Sightseeing - as well as excursions (Glendalough and Powerscourt, or Malahide Castle and Howth). You can get a map with the routes and bus numbers from the Dublin Bus Office or from tourist offices. Always carry the correct amount of money with you, as the drivers do not give change.