Dublin Transport

Getting around Dublin is easy, as the city has a good public transport system. Walking is a great way to see many of the central attractions and experience the winding Georgian streets. If you get tired, the Dublin Area Rapid Transport (DART) provides bus and train services around the city. Taxis are available but expensive, while hiring a bicycle and using the cycle lanes is also a feasible and cheap option.

By train

Dublin doesn't have a subway, but there is an electric train known as the DART that travels mostly at ground level. It links the city centre with the suburbs and seaside towns as far as Malahide to the north and Greystones to the south. There is also the new Luas light-rail system that has two lines connecting St Stephen's Green with Sandyford in south Dublin and Lower Abbey street to Tallaght via the north quays and Heuston Station. There are ticket machines at every stop or you can buy a ticket from newsagents.

By bus

There's an extensive and reasonably priced local bus network that makes it easy to get to any part of the city. Services run daily from 06:00 (10:00 on Sundays), with the last bus at 23:30. Buses usually operate every 10 to 15 minutes and there are stops located every two or three blocks on main thoroughfares. Night buses run from the city centre to the suburbs from midnight to 03:00.

Taxis

Most taxis queue at the designated ranks outside major hotels, the bus and train stations, and on main roads such as Upper O'Connell street, College Green and the Northside of St Stephen's Green. Fares are expensive and the traffic in the city is congested.

Tourist services

There is a good choice of discounted tickets for public transport. One to seven-day passes are available in advance. If you're not using buses every day, the best bet is a Rambler Handy Pack, containing five individual one-day passes. An Explorer Ticket covers buses and trains for either one or four days; passes are available from most newsagents. Dublin Bus also runs sightseeing tours and trips outside of Dublin to other places of interest.

From the airport

Passengers arriving at the airport requiring ground transportation can choose between buses and taxis. The AirCoach shuttle bus provides a quick and convenient connection to the city. Car hire companies are also on hand and you can book online to ensure a vehicle.