Travel and transport agencies Dublin

There are several options for getting to the center from the airport:

Dublin Express 747. To Heuston station, stops at 3Arena, Talbot Street, Central Bus Station, Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral...

Dublin Express 757. To Camden, Eden Quay & O'Connell Bridge, Merrion Square, St. Stephen's Green...

Aircoach. 3 stops from the airport to the center: O'Connell Street, O'Connell Bridge and Kildare Street. Return journey departs from St. Stephen's Green only.

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.

Irish Ferries also operates weekly crossings from Cherbourg in France to Dublin, and from Pembroke in the UK to Rosslare in south-east Ireland (halfway between Dublin and Cork), and vice versa. From Dublin, you can also take the ferry to Holyhead, Wales (3h30 journey). On board the ferry, you'll find a range of classes, from single seats to suites. The Pembroke-Rosslare crossing takes around 4 hours, while the Dublin-Cherbourg crossing takes 20 hours (overnight on board).

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In Dublin, this Swedish shipping line links the capital with Holyhead (Wales) several times a day in 3.5 hours. Stena Line also operates between Belfast and Cairnryan (Scotland) or Liverpool (England), and between Rosslare (a port between Dublin and Cork) and Fishguard (Wales). In France, a service runs between Cherbourg and Rosslare three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). The crossing takes an average of 18 hours. On board, you'll find all the comforts you need (restaurants, bars, stores, etc.).

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.

From Heuston Station, trains run to the south, southwest and west of Ireland. Heuston Station was originally called Kingsbridge Station. It was opened in 1846 and renamed in 1966 in tribute to Sean Heuston, who died in the 1916 Easter Rising and had worked on the railroads. The station houses a shopping arcade with stores, cafés and restaurants. Heuston Station is linked to Connolly Station, Dublin's other major railway station, by the red Luas (streetcar) line.

Along with Heuston Station, it is the other main station in the Irish capital. The railway station was opened in November 1844 asAmiens Street Station after its street name. It was renamed Connolly Station in 1966 in honour of Irish patriot and revolutionary James Connolly. It serves the northern (Dundalk and then Belfast), northwestern (Sligo) and southeastern parts of the country (Wexford and Rosslare). The DART also passes through the station. Note that Heuston and Connolly stations are also linked by the Luas (red line)

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in Gaelic, better known by its English name Irish Rail, is the main operator of the railway lines covering the Irish territory. Irish Rail operates three types of trains: InterCity, on the main lines (including the Enterprise, in collaboration with Northern Ireland Railways, linking Dublin to Belfast); Commuter, on the suburban lines serving Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick; and Dublin Area Rapid Trasit (DART), electric trains in the Dublin suburbs. Timetables, fares and tickets online.

Formerly known as Westland Row Station (named after two Irish nationalist brothers in 1966, Patrick and William Pearse), this station opened the first Dublin-Dún Laoghaire journey on 17 December 1834. Located in the heart of Georgian Dublin, this station helps to relieve traffic congestion in the city by providing intra-urban links with the DART, the Irish RER, as well as national lines to major cities in Ireland (Belfast, Cork, Dundalk, Galway, Limerick). The Luas (tram) also passes through Pearse Station.

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.

Dublin en français offers guided tours of Dublin and the surrounding area. Visitors can choose between a private tour of Dublin, where they can discover must-see sites such as Trinity College, the Georgian quarters and Dublin Castle, as well as more unusual places. Another option is a small-group tour of Dublin, which offers an excellent introduction to the Irish capital. This tour covers various aspects of life in Ireland, such as history, culture and economy. For those wishing to explore Dublin's surroundings, a private guided walk of the Howth Peninsula is available. This tour allows you to discover the fauna, flora and history of this fishing port. Dublin en français also offers tailor-made tours for school groups and works councils. Visitors can contact the Dublin en français team for more information and to book a tour.