Travel Information

Dublin is accessible by sea from Britain and France. The major ferry companies are Irish Ferries and StenaLine. Further information on sailings are available on their websites. Dublin Port is 10 km from the conference venue at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport by taxi.

Dublin Airport is one of Europe’s busiest airports, with more than 55 airlines flying to over 190 destinations. There are services to 29 airports in the UK and an ever-expanding European network, which now covers 100 airports. The majority of UK and European airports are served by low-cost, budget airlines. Dublin airport has two terminals (1 & 2). The airport is approximately 2.9km from the conference venue at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, with taxi, bus and shuttle links. The simplest way to get from the airport to the venue is the Aircoach or the shuttle provided to those that are staying at the Crowne Plaza.

Dublin Aircoach operates a regular service (every 15 minutes for most of the day) from Dublin Airport to the city centre. Route 700 (destination Leopardstown / Sandyford) takes you straight into the city centre.

Return tickets may be booked on line or paid at the bus stop in the airport (currently €16 return). This is the simplest and least expensive way to get from the airport to the city centre. Bus stops for the Aircoach have a blue and orange sign.

Full timetable details can be found here.

Dublin Bus offers a high-frequency, accessible and easy to use service all over Dublin.

Bus numbers 27B, 41/41C, and 16 run  from the city centre, to the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport in case you want to take a look around Dublin to see the many sites there are to offer.

Omni Shopping Centre is only a 15 minute bus ride away and can be accessed by 33, 41C, 16, and 41 from the Santry bus stop ID 1637. There is a huge selection of clothing shops and dining options only a short distance away.

For timetable information please visit the Dublin Bus website or download the Dublin Bus App and search for the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel.

Exact change is needed for fares on Dublin Bus. If you think you will take public transport several times, we strongly recommend purchasing a Leap card. Leap cards may be purchased at the airport and in most convenience stores and are valid on Dublin Bus, LUAS tram and DART train where reduced rates are offered. Do not forget to ‘tag on’ and ‘tag off’ on Luas and DART services.

There are a large number of taxi services available in the city centre. Taxis from the airport to the city centre / the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel are readily available outside the arrivals hall. A taxi from the airport to the Crowne Plaza should cost €20-25; €20-30 from the airport to the city centre; and €20-€25 from the city centre to the Crowne Plaza hotel. Ensure to only travel in a licensed taxi – they will have their taxi license displayed on the dashboard. Taxis are readily available all over the city with listed taxi ranks in most main tourism areas, and it is also possible to hail a licensed taxi on the street. For a full list of 24-hour taxi ranks in Dublin visit http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-roads-and-traffic-general-traffic-measures/taxi-ranks. All taxis take cash, but only some take credit cards. Confirm which payment methods are accepted before starting your fare. Both ‘Uber’ and ‘Free Now’ taxi apps operate in Dublin. Download appropriate apps before arrival.

The DART train provides an excellent service from the city centre to many parts of Dublin both towards north and south. Hit the Road shows you how to get from point A to B anywhere in Dublin using a combination of Dublin Bus, Luas and DART links.

DART timetable can be found here. If you think you will take public transport several times, purchase a Leap card. (See Dublin Bus).

Please Note: DART and LUAS do not offer the most convenient options to access the Crowne Plaza. Delegates would be advised to use Dublin Bus service.

The LUAS (Irish for speed) tram has two lines operating in the city, the Red Line and the Green Line.

Hit the Road shows you how to get from point A to B anywhere in Dublin using a combination of Dublin Bus, Luas and DART link.

Further information on the LUAS with timetable details can be found here. If you think you will take public transport several times, purchase a Leap card (see Dublin Bus).

Please Note: DART and LUAS do not offer the most convenient options to access the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel. Delegates would be advised to use Dublin Bus service.

Many car hire firms have an office in the main arrivals area in Terminals 1 and 2 of Dublin Airport. These include Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Sixt and Enterprise. Parking is available for Hotel guests in the Crowne Plaza, however, parking is €3 per hour and €10 for 24 hours.

Dublin is one of many European cities that offer a bike sharing scheme for its many visitors and residents. You will see throughout the city centre the “dbs” or “Dublin Bikes” parked throughout the capital. For information on how to hire visit Dublin is one of many European cities that offer a bike sharing scheme for its many visitors and residents. You will see throughout the city centre the “dbs” or “Dublin Bikes” parked throughout the capital. For information on how to hire a bike, visit Dublin Bikes. These are a fun way to explore Dublin.Dublin Bikes. These are a fun way to explore Dublin.

Dublin Bus offers a high-frequency, accessible and easy to use service all over Dublin.

Bus numbers 46a and 145 run every 5-7 minutes from the city centre (Nassau Street) southward to UCD via the N11 Belfield slip-road (stop 2007); cross the Stillorgan Road Flyover bridge and enter UCD via the main gates. The same buses travel towards the city, from stop 768 directly outside UCD.

Other buses serving UCD include:

  • 39a, which terminates within the Belfield campus (stop 767); however to access the conference venue, it is better to get off one stop earlier (stop 763) before the Stillorgan Road Flyover bridge.
  • 7b, 7d, 47, 116 & 155, which will halt on the N11 at stops 2007 & 768
  • 11, which stops outside the Clonskeagh gate to UCD; this is a 20 minute walk across campus to the conference venue.
  • Xpresso services operate to UCD during morning and evening peak times only.

For timetable information please visit the Dublin Bus website or download the Dublin Bus App and search for ‘UCD’.

Exact change is needed for fares on Dublin Bus. If you think you will take public transport several times, we strongly recommend purchasing a Leap card. Leap cards may be purchased at the airport and in most convenience stores and are valid on Dublin Bus, LUAS tram and DART train where reduced rates are offered. Do not forget to ‘tag on’ and ‘tag off’ on Luas and DART services.

There are a large number of taxi services available in the city centre. Taxis from the airport to the city centre / UCD are readily available outside the arrivals hall. A taxi from the airport to UCD should cost €40-45; €20-30 from the airport to the city centre; and approximately €10 from the city centre to UCD. Ensure to only travel in a licensed taxi – they will have their taxi license displayed on the dashboard. Taxis are readily available all over the city with listed taxi ranks in most main tourism areas, and it is also possible to hail a licensed taxi on the street. For a full list of 24-hour taxi ranks in Dublin visit http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-roads-and-traffic-general-traffic-measures/taxi-ranks. All taxis take cash, but only some take credit cards. Confirm which payment methods are accepted before starting your fare. Both ‘Uber’ and ‘Free Now’ taxi apps operate in Dublin. Download appropriate apps before arrival.

Dublin Airport is one of Europe’s busiest airports, with more than 55 airlines flying to over 190 destinations. There are services to 29 airports in the UK and an ever-expanding European network, which now covers 100 airports. The majority of UK and European airports are served by low-cost, budget airlines. Dublin airport has two terminals (1 & 2). The airport is approximately 18km from the conference venue at University College Dublin, with taxi, bus and coach links. The simplest way to get from the airport to UCD and many southside hotels is the Aircoach.

Dublin is also accessible by sea from Britain and France. The major ferry companies are Irish Ferries and StenaLine. Further information on sailings are available on their websites. Dublin Port is 8.6 km from the conference venue at University College Dublin by taxi.

Dublin Aircoach operates a regular service (every 15 minutes for most of the day) from Dublin Airport to the city centre and to the southside of Dublin. Route 700 (destination Leopardstown / Sandyford) stops on the N11 slip-road opposite UCD – a short walk to the conference venue
across the Stillorgan Road flyover bridge.

The Aircoach returning to the airport stops immediately outside the Stillorgan Road entrance to UCD. Return tickets may be booked on line or paid at the bus stop in the airport (currently €16 return). This is the simplest and least expensive way to get from the airport to UCD and the many southside hotels. Bus stops for the Aircoach have a blue and orange sign.

Full timetable details can be found here.