Dublin Airport (DUB) transfers

Dublin Airport transfers: taxi ranks at T1 and T2, about €24–28 to Dublin 1, Dublin Express and Aircoach to the city, and direct coaches to Belfast and Galway.

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Elite Chauffeurs

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin chauffeurs – Mercedes, Range Rover, Sprinter

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Nolan Coaches

Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland

Dublin Port FerryLink €3 – coach hire by Dublin Airport

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Premier Chauffeur Drive

Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland

Dublin Airport car service – Mercedes to VIP coach

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Dublin Airport transfers

Dublin Airport is about 10 km north of the city centre and handled 36.4 million passengers in 2025. Terminal 1 serves most airlines, including Ryanair. Terminal 2 serves Aer Lingus and US flights, with US preclearance.

Dublin Airport taxi rank and prices

Taxis wait 24/7 outside both terminals. At T1 the rank is in Zone 3, and pre-booked taxis use the car park in Zone 18. One firm quotes about €24 by day and €28 at night to Dublin 1. Fares follow the NTA maximum, and a pre-booked taxi adds €3.

Dublin Airport buses to the city

  • Dublin Express: Zone 1 at T1, fastest trip about 14 minutes, singles from about €8 online
  • Aircoach: Zone 2, runs 24/7, up to every 15 minutes, under 30 minutes to the city centre
  • Dublin Bus routes 16 and 41: Zone 11 at T1

Dublin Express coaches run from about 04:05 to 00:35. Fares are cheaper online, and on board you can only pay by card, so check the price when you book.

Long-distance transfers from Dublin Airport

Coaches run direct to Belfast in about 1 h 45 min, and Aircoach also serves Cork and Derry. Citylink and GoBus reach Galway in about 2.5 hours. Private chauffeurs start at about €450 to Limerick, €560 to Cork and €640 to Killarney. See also Dublin city transfers.

Transfers in Dublin Airport (DUB): FAQs

How much is a taxi from Dublin Airport to the city centre?

One taxi firm quotes about €24 by day and €28 at night to Dublin 1.

Where is the taxi rank at Dublin Airport Terminal 1?

The T1 taxi rank is in Zone 3, and pre-booked taxis wait in the Zone 18 car park.

Is there a bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast?

Yes, Dublin Express 785 and Aircoach 705X run to Belfast, taking about 1 hour 45 minutes to Grand Central.