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You’ve a few good, easy options between Dublin Airport and the city centre: All Can be taken Just outside the Arrivals Terminal
1. Aircoach 700 – Airport ↔ City Centre
Best for: Simple, frequent bus straight to central Dublin.
Route: Dublin Airport (T1 & T2) ↔ O’Connell Street → O’Connell Bridge → Kildare Street.
Frequency: About every 30 minutes (more often at busy times).
Duration: Around 30 minutes off‑peak.
On board: Free Wi‑Fi, USB charging, luggage storage.
Ticket flexibility: Valid 12 hours either side of your chosen time on a “next available seat” basis.
Typical price: From about €10 one way / €13 return (adult).
Book Aircoach 700 (Airport ↔ City Centre):
https://dublin-360.dubtours.ie/1358-281/700-aircoach-dublin-airport-city-centre-tickets
Other handy Aircoach options if you’re already in town:
From O’Connell Street → Airport (single):
https://dublin-360.dubtours.ie/1754-406/700-aircoach-from-oconnell-street-to-airport-single-ticket
Airport → City Centre (return):
https://dublin-360.dubtours.ie/1369-283/700-aircoach-from-airport-to-city-centre-return-ticket
St Stephen’s Green / Westmoreland Street options are also available on the same transfer page:
https://dublin-360.dubtours.ie/transfer
2. Dublin Express 782 & 784 – Fast via Port Tunnel
Best for: Fastest coach into town, especially if you’re staying near the quays, Temple Bar, Docklands, or Heuston Station.
Route 784 – Airport → City Centre (Return Ticket)
Route highlights (into city): Airport → 3Arena → Docklands → Eden Quay → O’Connell Street → Trinity College → Pearse Station → Merrion Square →
Harcourt Luas.
Frequency: Every 30 minutes.
On board: Free Wi‑Fi, luggage space.
Ticket: Return, travel on next available service (not tied to a specific departure).
Price: From €13 return (adult).
Book Dublin Express 784 (Airport → City Return):
https://dublin-360.dubtours.ie/1384-346/dublin-express-784-from-airport-return
Route 782 – City → Airport (Single Ticket)
Route highlights (to airport): Heuston Station, Jameson Distillery (Arran Quay), Christ Church, Temple Bar, O’Connell Bridge area, Custom House Quay →
Airport T1 & T2.
Frequency: Every 30 minutes, 76 departures a day.
Ticket flexibility: Travel up to 12 hours before/after booked time.
Price: From €10 single (adult).
Book Dublin Express 782 (City → Airport Single):
https://dublin-360.dubtours.ie/1391-336/dublin-express-782-from-city-single
3. Suburban & Southside Options (Aircoach)
If you’re staying outside the core centre:
Leopardstown ↔ Dublin Airport (Return):
Picks up at Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown, runs via city to the airport.
Book here: https://dublin-360.dubtours.ie/2052-578/aircoach-leopardstown-to-dublin-airport-return
Airport ↔ Northumberland Road, UCD, Leopardstown (Return):
All Tranfer options listed on the transfer hub:
https://dublin-360.dubtours.ie/transfer
4. DoDublin Freedom Ticket (if you’ll use city buses too)
If you’re in Dublin for a couple of days and will use public buses, the DoDublin Freedom Ticket includes:
72‑hour travel pass on Dublin Bus (including airport routes 16 & 41)
Hop‑on hop‑off sightseeing bus
Details here:
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