Getting Around Dublin
Hotel Directions: Dublin Airport
Aircoach
The Aircoach 702 and 703 offer services to and from Dublin Airport to the city centre and South Dublin on a 24-hour basis. Its city centre service stops at most of the major hotels and key locations across Dublin. The closest pick up and drop off stop to the Grand Canal Hotel is located at the Schoolhouse Hotel on Northumberland Road, less than a 5 minute walk from us. Tickets for the Aircoach can be purchased direct from their website or from their ticketbooth located at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport.
Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus offers routes 16, 41 and 102 from Dublin Airport to the City Centre. A Leap Card can be used for this service or tickets can be purchased from your bus driver, however please note, they do not except euro notes or credit/debit cards, it is euro coins only. For timetables, visit their website.
Arlink Express
The Airlink Express services will bring you direct to the IFSC, Dublin City Centre, Gardiner Street, College Green & Temple Bar, Heuston & Connolly rail stations, St. Stephen’s Green, and Merrion Square. For tickets, visit their website.
By Taxi
A taxi from Dublin Airport to the Grand Canal Hotel will take approximately 25 minutes depending on the time of day and current traffic level. Taxis are available outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of the airport. If you need a taxi to take you to the Airport from the Grand Canal Hotel please pre book one with reception during your visit.