Dublin Express – Public Airport Shuttle Bus

Travelling to and from the airport should be simple, affordable, and stress-free — especially when you are organising a student group trip. Dublin Express Coach offers a reliable and practical connection between Dublin Airport and the city centre, making it a popular choice for smaller student groups on a budget. Whether your group is arriving for a language course, educational programme, sports tour, or cultural trip, pre-booking a return Dublin Express coach transfer can make the entire arrival process easier!

Why choose Dublin Express for your airport transfers?
Dublin Express offers a cheaper, more convenient way to get into Dublin when your group is small and you are looking for a budget-friendly alternative to a private airport transfer. What makes Dublin Express the best option for your group?

• Affordable prices for student groups – book a return ticket for the most convenience and savings.
• Facilities on board – modern and comfortable coaches with luggage storage, free Wi-Fi and USB charging points on many services.
• Convenient transfers – running regularly between Dublin Airport and the city centre.
• Frequent service – several departures throughout the day, helping groups avoid long waiting times.
• Easy boarding process – most tickets are scanned digitally, allowing students to present their booking confirmation on their phone.
• Reliable transport – operating from early morning until late night to match airport flight schedules.

How to book Dublin Express tickets with CGH?
Booking Dublin Express group tickets has never been easier; let CGH handle your reservation for a hassle-free experience. Book a return ticket to save even more money!
We require the following details to book your tickets:

• Your travel dates.
• The arrival and departure flight information.
• The number of passengers in your group.
• Your route - where you’re going.
• Group leader’s full name and contact mobile number.
• Any special requirements you might have, such as extra luggage or special assistance.

We recommend booking tickets as early as possible, particularly during peak travel periods. Tickets will be emailed closer to the travel date. Each member of the group will receive an individual ticket, which may be printed or saved on a mobile phone for convenience.

Useful information to know:

• Routes: there are 3 coaches serving Dublin Airport to Dublin City Centre and the suburbs - 782 / 783 / 784. You can find the complete routes and timetable on their website.
• Running times:

  >Dublin Airport to Dublin City Centre

  First Coach: 03:05 hrs
Last Coach: 00:35 hrs

>Dublin City Centre to Dublin Airport
First Coach: 03:28 hrs
Last Coach: 23:28 hrs

• Frequency of coaches: they run every 15 minutes throughout the day.
• Average travel times: it takes approximately 30 minutes to the city centre during quieter hours, and longer during peak rush-hour traffic (45 minutes/1 hour). Journey times can vary significantly based on the time of day and traffic conditions. So we suggest always allowing extra travel time.

Closest Dublin Express stops to your accommodation in Dublin city:
See a list below of the closest stops. Depending on your hostel's location and based on the bus number you are taking, several Dublin Express stops may be convenient for your group. We recommend checking real-time updates for the best option for your group and arriving at the coach stop at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Insider Tip:
Groups can track their coach on Dublin Express Online Coachtracker. This service is available within 90 minutes of the scheduled departure time.

If your group is big and prefers to book a private airport transfer from Dublin airport to the city centre or return, we can also arrange this for you.

Contact CGH
Contact us today to book your Dublin Express tickets or fill out our online booking form.