Travelling around Dublin
Dublin Bus
Bus Átha Cliath-Dublin Bus, a designated activity company, registered in Ireland at 59 Upper O’Connell St, Dublin 1. No 119569 was founded in 1987 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the state-owned Córas Iompar Eireann Group. They operate the Public Service Obligation network in the Greater Dublin Area under a contract of services with the National Transport Authority. Their network covers a region from Newcastle in County Wicklow to the south, Balbriggan in north County Dublin and Maynooth in County Kildare to the west.
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Dublin Bus: www.dublinbus.ie
Luas
The Luas is a tram system in Dublin, Ireland. There are two main lines: the Green Line, which began operating on 30 June 2004, and the Red Line which opened on 26 September 2004.
The Luas: www.luas.ie
DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport)
​In Dublin, the electric rail system called the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is a quick and easy way to get around Dublin. It runs along the coast of the Irish Sea from Malahide or Howth in north County Dublin southwards as far as Greystones, Co Wicklow.
The DART line runs along the coast of the Irish Sea from Malahide or Howth in North County Dublin southwards as far as Greystones, Co Wicklow. This line offers stunning scenic views while you travel quickly from town to town.
DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit): www.irishrail.ie
Hop on Hop off,
Dublin sightseeing Bus
DoDublin is a part of Dublin Bus and our Tour Guides are all Dublin Bus drivers. They know the city like the back of their hands and they're all great entertainers with many insights about Dublin city you won't hear anywhere else. All of our tour guides are also Fáilte Ireland trained,
The DoDublin hop-on hop-off tour operates 7 days a week from 09:00 until 17:00 in Winter and 19:00 in Summer season. There are 25 bus stops on the tour, each one positioned close to a top tourist attraction. They tour route covers the entire city centre so wherever you go, you'll only be a few minutes walk from a DoDublin Hop-on Hop-off bus stop.
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Hop on Hop off: https://dodublin.ie/​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Taxi / Freenow
With over 10,000 taxis roaming around the city, getting a taxi in Dublin is easy. There are many different types of taxi services to choose from: licensed metered taxis and hackney cabs or limousines. Nevertheless, all Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSV) and license are regulated by the National Transport Authority.
You can hail a metered Dublin taxi from the street or find them at a taxi rank, whilst a hackney cab or a limousine (Private cars) must be pre-booked via phone, online, or in-person. Licensed taxis calculate the fares using a taximeter, whilst hackney cabs and limousines generally have a fixed price list for different destinations.
FREENOW is one of Dublin's largest Taxi Companies. With FREENOW, getting around the city is seamless. From St.Stephans Green to Dublin Zoo, you're always just a few taps away from your next taxi ride. Explore the map to see our full service area, and choose from a variety of taxi options tailored to suit your journey. ​​
Taxi: www.dublincity.ie
FREENOW: www.free-now.com
Things to See in Dublin
O'Connell Street
Car: 27 min
Bus: 36 min
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Bus E1 & E2
Walk: 1 hour 29 min
Cycle: 25 min
Directions From UCD:
O'Connell Street is a street in the centre of Dublin, Ireland, running north from the River Liffey. It connects the O'Connell Bridge to the south with Parnell Street to the north and is roughly split into two sections bisected by Henry Street. The Luas tram system runs along the street.
Car: 23 min
Bus: 41 min
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Bus 39A
Walk: 1 hour 15 min
Cycle: 23 min
Grafton Street
Directions From UCD:
Grafton Street is one of the two principal shopping streets in Dublin city centre — the other being Henry Street. It runs from St Stephen's Green in the south to College Green in the north.
St.Stephen's Green
Car: 12 min
Bus: 19 min
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Bus 39A
Walk: 1 hour 7 min
Cycle: 20 min
Directions From UCD:
In the very centre of Dublin’s shopping district lies one of Ireland’s best-known public parks.
Lord Ardilaun opened it for the citizens of the city in 1880. This 9-hectare green space has been maintained in its original Victorian layout, with extensive tree and shrub planting and spectacular spring and summer bedding. The herbaceous border provides vibrant colour from early spring to late autumn. A children’s playground in the park is always popular and, if you visit at lunchtime during the summer months, you might even catch a free concert.
Temple Bar
Car: 21 min
Bus: 38 min
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Bus 39A
Walk: 1 hour 25 min
Cycle: 22 min
Directions From UCD:
Temple Bar is a busy riverside neighbourhood, spread over cobbled pedestrian lanes. Crowded pubs host live folk music and DJ sets, and diners pack restaurants serving Asian, American and Irish cuisine. Quirky boutiques stock clothes and crafts by local designers. The National Photographic Archive highlights Ireland’s past, while the Project Arts Centre and Temple Bar Gallery + Studios shows contemporary art.