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DUB

Dublin Airport

Dublin, Ireland

Where to start
FreeNow / Aircoach

For door-to-door, take a taxi from the rank or use FreeNow — the ride-hailing app in Ireland, which calls a licensed taxi at the metered fare from Zone 18 (regular Uber barely operates here). For budget travel, Aircoach (24h) or Dublin Express run to city-centre stops. There's no train — the Metrolink isn't operating in 2026.

Ride Options

FreeNow

rideshare

The ride-hailing app in Ireland — calls a licensed taxi at the metered fare

AvailabilityWidely used in Ireland
Pickup NoteRegular Uber barely operates in Ireland — FreeNow is the app most travelers use. It calls a licensed taxi (standard metered fare) from the dedicated app pickup zone (Zone 18) at both terminals.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Licensed Dublin Taxi

taxi

No-app alternative; metered fare

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7
Pickup NoteRanks directly outside Arrivals at both T1 and T2. Metered fare to the city centre.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Bolt

rideshare

Alternative app that also dispatches a licensed taxi

AvailabilityAvailable in Dublin
Pickup NoteAlso operates from the app pickup zone (Zone 18); like FreeNow, it dispatches a licensed taxi at the metered fare.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Aircoach (Route 700)

shuttle

24-hour express coach to city-centre stops

Availability24-hour service, route 700
Pickup NoteDeparts from a bay a short walk from T1/T2 (Zone 11 area). Route 700 runs to the city centre. Note: the Leap Card is not valid on Aircoach.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Dublin Express (782/784)

shuttle

Fast express coach via the Port Tunnel

AvailabilityRoutes 782/784
Pickup NoteRoutes 782/784 via the Port Tunnel to city-centre stops. Note: the Leap Card is not valid on Dublin Express.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Dublin Bus (16/41)

transit

Lowest-cost public route with a Leap Card

AvailabilityRoutes 16 and 41 serve the city
Pickup NoteDublin Bus routes 16/41 serve the city and accept the Leap Card (not valid on Aircoach or Dublin Express).
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Dublin — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Regular Uber barely operates in Ireland — the app most travelers use is FreeNow, which calls a licensed taxi at the standard metered fare from a dedicated pickup zone (Zone 18) at both terminals. Bolt also operates.

Taxi

Taxi ranks are directly outside both terminals' arrivals — metered fare to the city centre.

Shuttle

Aircoach (24-hour, route 700) and Dublin Express (routes 782/784 via the Port Tunnel) run express coaches to city-centre stops from bays a short walk from T1/T2.

Transit

There is no rail link — the Metrolink isn't operational in 2026. Dublin Bus routes 16 and 41 serve the city and accept the Leap Card (not valid on Aircoach or Dublin Express).

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfers meet you in arrivals with a name sign — note DUB has US pre-clearance, so US-bound passengers should arrive early.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • FreeNow, not Uber, is the ride-hailing app in Ireland — regular Uber barely operates. FreeNow dials a licensed taxi at the metered fare from the dedicated Zone 18 pickup.
  • There's no rail link — the Metrolink isn't running in 2026, so coaches and taxis are your options.
  • A Leap Card works on Dublin Bus (routes 16/41) but not on Aircoach or Dublin Express.
  • Dublin Airport has US pre-clearance — if you're flying to the US, you clear US immigration in Dublin, so arrive early.
  • Aircoach runs 24 hours (route 700) and Dublin Express uses the Port Tunnel (782/784) — both reach city-centre stops; choose by which stop is nearest your destination.

Tarmyq local tip

Don't rely on regular Uber in Dublin — download FreeNow before you land. It works just like Uber but dispatches a licensed taxi at the normal metered fare, from the dedicated Zone 18 pickup.