Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

DUBIrelandTPL: night-owl-plan

Dublin Airport

Dublin, Ireland

Drop-off

Dublin City Centre (O’Connell Street / Trinity College area)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Aircoach 700

coach · 15-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Aircoach 700
Headway: 15-30
Backup: Dublin Express 782 · 15-30m

Note

24-hour direct coach from Dublin Airport (T1 Zone 2 / T2 Zone 20) to Dublin city centre via Drumcondra, O’Connell Street, Kildare Street and Leeson Street; typical journey 30–40 minutes depending on traffic. Buses run about every 15 minutes at peak during the day and every 30 minutes late at night.

Late arrivals

Dublin: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likedublin airport busanddub to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Aircoach 700
Mode: coach
Freq: 15-30m
Note: 24-hour direct coach from Dublin Airport (T1 Zone 2 / T2 Zone 20) to Dublin city centre via Drumcondra, O’Connell Street, Kildare Street and Leeson Street; typical journey 30–40 minutes depending on traffic. Buses run about every 15 minutes at peak during the day and every 30 minutes late at night.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Dublin Express 782
Mode: coach
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Premium coach from Dublin Airport (T1 Zone 1 / T2 Zone 21) through the Port Tunnel to multiple central stops including Temple Bar, Trinity College and O’Connell Street; usual journey around 30 minutes. Services operate roughly every 15–30 minutes between early morning and around 00:30.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

eSIMComing Soon

Stay connected from landing

Skip the airport SIM queue. We're partnering with eSIM providers to get you online before you even leave the gate.

✓Instant activation✓Local rates✓No SIM swap

FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.