Coming from the airport you can catch the express bus, the local public bus or take a taxi to the city centre.
Airlink Express Bus (Dublin Bus Routes 747 & 748)
When you arrive at Dublin airport arrivals hall various buses are located outside the main arrival hall doors.
The stop you are looking for is O’Connell Street – ask the driver to let you know when the bus has arrived here. When you reach O’Connell Street cross to the south side of O’Connell Bridge – walk towards the Heineken Building and you will find D’Olier Street, Ashfield house is located 50 yards up on the left hand side.
1. 747- Mon – Sat : 5.45 – 22.50, Sunday: 7.15- 23.30
2. 748 – Mon –Sat: 6.50 – 21.30, Sunday: 7.00 – 22.05
Services depart the airport from 05.45 am – 23.30 pm at 10/20 minute intervals
€6.00 single, €3.00 for under 16s
Aircoach
When you arrive at Dublin airport you can take the Aircoach bus from outside of the terminal building
The stop you are looking for is Grafton Street / Trinity College; ask the driver to indicate when you have arrived. From here you must walk north towards O’Connell Bridge. Ashfield House is approximately a 5 minute walk from here.
Route 16A
When you arrive at Dublin airport- take the bus located outside of the main arriving hall on your left side (the last stop).
Get off at Upper O’Connell Street and follow the same directions as above.
Mon – Sat: 6.50 – 23.10, Sunday: 7.40 – 22.20
Approximately every 20 minutes
Normal Dublin fares apply (€2.00 adult). Exact fare is needed for the bus, as change is not given back.
Route 41
Take the bus directly from outside terminal building. Get off at Eden Quay- walk towards O’Connell Bridge and follow directions as above.
Mon-Sat: 6.25 – 23.30, Sunday: 7.30- 23.15
Dublin bus fares approx. (€2.00 adult). Exact fare is needed for the bus, as change is not given back.
By Taxi:
Taxis are available from the forecourt on the Arrivals level. The approximately cost of a taxi to Ashfield Hostel is €40 (however this depends on traffic and the time of the day).