Frequently Asked Questions
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Find answers to popular Dublin Express queries
We always try our best to make travelling with us as smooth as possible, from the moment you book your tickets to when you depart from your coach.
However, we also know questions are natural! So before you give us a call or email us, why not take a look below and see if your query has already been answered?
Our services
What services do you operate?
Dubin Express operates the 782 and 784 bus services between Dublin City and Dublin Airport. This service operates daily with the first coach starting at 04:05 am and running until 00:35 am
For the full schedule please see our Full Timetable
Where do you stop at Dublin Airport?
Dublin Airport Stops
- Dublin Airport T1 (DUB)
- The pick up and drop off stop for Terminal 1 is located in the same place outside the Terminal 1 Arrivals building. When exiting the terminal building turn left to find the stop.
- Terminal 1 Pick Up & Drop Off Location
- Dublin Airport T2 (DUB)
- The pick up stop for services to Dublin City is located in Zone 21 outside the Terminal 2 building. When exiting from arrivals, cross the glass walkway, turn left and go down the escalator.
- Terminal 2 Pick Up Location
- For services arriving at Terminal 2, customers will be dropped off just outside the entrance to departures.
- Terminal 2 Drop Off Location
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Where does the 782 service stop in Dublin City?
Dublin City Stops - 782 service
- Dublin City Centre - George's Quay (Tara Street Station)
- This stop is located in Dublin’s city centre, located near Tara Street Station.
Services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 135141, by Tara Street Station. - Georges Quay Pick Up Location
- Dublin City Centre - Aston Quay (O'Connell Bridge & Temple Bar)
- This stop is located in Dublin’s city centre, less than a 5 minute walk from O'Connell Bridge.
Services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 325. - Aston Quay Pick Up Location
- Dublin City Centre - Wellington Quay (Temple Bar & Dublin Castle)
- This stop is located in Dublin’s city centre, less than a 5 minute walk from Temple Bar and Dublin Castle.
Services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 312. - Wellington Quay Pick Up Location
- Dublin City Centre - Usher and Merchant's Quay: Christ Church Cathedral & Guinness Storehouse
- This stop is located in Dublin’s city centre, less a 6 minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral.
For Ushers Quay services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 10997. - Ushers Quay Pick Up Location
- For Merchants Quay services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 1444.
- Merchant Quay Pick Up Location
- Dublin City Centre - Heuston Station (Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo)
- This stop is located in Dublin’s city centre, right outside the main entrance of Heuston Station and 10 minute walk from the Guinness Storehouse.
Services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 4425. - Heuston Station Pick Up Location
- Dublin City Centre - Arran Quay (Smithfield & Jameson Distillery)
- This stop is located in Dublin’s city centre, less than a 5 minute walk from Smithfield and Jameson Distillery.
Services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 7453. - Arran Quay Pick Up Location
- Dublin City Centre - Ormond Quay Upper (Capel Street)
- Services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 1479.
- Ormond Quay Pick Up Location
- Dublin City Centre - Eden Quay (O'Connell Street & Marlborough Street)
- This stop is located in Dublin’s city centre, less than a 5 minute walk from O'Connell Street and the Spire.
Services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 297. - Eden Quay Pick Up Location
- Dublin City Centre - Custom House Quay (Gardiner Street & Connolly Station)
- This stop is located in Dublin’s city centre, less than a 10 minute walk from O'Connell Street, Connolly Train Station and the Busáras Central Bus Station.
Services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 135271. - Custom House Quay Pick Up Location
This map shows the pick up points for travelling to Dublin Airport. Please click the map to enlarge
Where does the 784 service stop in Dublin City?
Dublin City Stops - 784 service
- Dublin City Centre - Harcourt Luas (Camden Street & Charlemont Street)
- Harcourt Luas, Charlotte Way, Stop 1074.
Services pick up and drop off at the same location, Stop 1074. - Charlotte Way pick up & drop off location.
- Dublin City Centre - Merrion Square (St. Stephen's Green)
- Pick up - Merrion Square, opposite Holles Street, Stop 493.
Services pick up from Stop 439 - Merrion Square pick up location.
Drop off - Merrion Square, Holles Street, Stop 111781. - Services drop off at Stop 111781 - Merrion Square drop off location.
- Dublin City Centre - Pearse Station (Pearse Street)
- This is a drop off location only, for services from the airport
- Drop off - Pearse Station, Westland Row, Stop 111761.
- Services drop off at Stop 111761 - Pearse Station drop off location.
- Dublin City Centre - Trinity College (College Green & Temple Bar)
- Pick up - Trinity College, Pearse Street, Stop 7588.
- Services pick up from Stop 7588 - Trinity College pick up location.
Drop off - Trinity College, Hawkins Street, Stop 4495. - Services drop off at Stop 4495 - Trinity College drop off location.
- Dublin City Centre - Custom House Quay (Gardiner Street & Connolly Station)
- This is a pick up location only, for services to the airport
- Pick up - Dublin City, Custom House Quay, Custom House, Stop 135271.
- Services pick up from Stop 135271 - Custom House Quay pick up location.
- Dublin City Centre - Eden Quay (O'Connell Street & Marlborough Street)
- This is a drop off location only, for services from the airport
- Drop off - Dublin City, Eden Quay, Stop 303.
- Services drop off at Stop 303 - Eden Quay drop off location.
- Dublin City Centre - North Wall Quay (Docklands & Samuel Beckett Bridge)
- Pick up - Docklands, North Wall Quay, Beckett Bridge, Stop 2500.
- Services pick up from Stop 2500 - Docklands pick up location.
- Drop off - Docklands, North Wall Quay, Guild Street, Stop 7397
- Services drop off at Stop 7397 - Docklands drop off location.
- Dublin City Centre - 3Arena (Point Village & Ringsend)
- Pick up - 3Arena, North Wall Quay, Br an Phoirt Thoir, Stop 7623.
- Services pick up from Stop 7623 - 3Arena pick up location.
- Drop off - 3Arena, East Wall Road, Stop 7399.
- Services drop off at Stop 7399 - 3Arena drop off location.
This map shows the pick up points for travelling to Dublin Airport. Please click the map to enlarge
How long does the journey take?
Our fastest journey between Dublin Airport and Dublin City takes only 14 minutes. See our Dublin Express Timetable for all services.
How much does a ticket cost?
You travel between any Dublin City stop and Dublin Airport terminals for the same online price:
782 service
- Single | €8 Adult, €3.50 Child
- Return | €10 Adult, €5 Child
784 service
- Single | €8 Adult, €3.50 Child
- Return | €10 Adult, €5 Child
Tickets can also be purchased at the airport or onboard at any of our stops however we are only accepting card payments and this will be subject to availability, so it is always advisable to book ahead to guarantee your seat.
- Single | €10 Adult, €4 Child
- Return | €14 Adult, €6 Child
Infants aged 0-2 travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2 per adult, please book the additional infant as Children (3-15).
Assisted travel information
We recommend that a booking is made at least 36 hours in advance of travel, through our Assisted Travel Helpline by ringing 01 903 9508 and selecting the Assisted Travel Helpline to enable us to conduct our checks.
Discover all you need to know about arranging assistance, travelling with a wheelchair and our disabled code of practice.
Are your stops manned?
Staff will be available at our Dublin Airport stops from 08:00 to 21:00 at Terminal 2 and 07:00 to 23:00 at Terminal 1.
Can I buy a ticket from the driver?
Yes* you can, however, this will be subject to availability as services may be full with pre-booked customers, so it is always advisable to purchase your ticket in advance.
If you would like to purchase a ticket from our drivers, please be aware of the following:
- Drivers can accept card only.
Where is my coach?
You can track your coach in real-time by using Coachtracker, which enables you to see where your coach is and offer you an estimated time of arrival. Click here to track your coach.
Do you accept Leap Cards?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Leap Cards.
What is the luggage allowance?
You can take two medium-sized suitcases or one large suitcase (each weighing no more than 20kg) on your coach, plus a small piece of hand luggage.
Please note: Medium sized items are defined as 70cm x 30cm x 45cm, whilst large items may have a max dimension of 75cm x 50cm x 32cm. Your hand luggage can be no larger than 45cm x 35cm x 20cm
For any queries on luggage size please DM us on any social platform or contact our customer services and we will be able to answer your question directly.
I’ve lost an item on board
If you have lost an item whilst travelling on our services please get in touch using the following details:
Please contact our team lead at the Kiosk in Dublin Airport which will operate from 07:00 am to 00:30 am every day
Telephone for Terminal 1 is 00353 87 4067147.
Outside of these hours please contact
Online enquiries: www.lostproperty.org
Telephone enquiries: 01437 2311
Address: Lost Property Department, Excess Baggage Company, Dublin Airport, Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall
Can I change the date of my ticket?
Unfortunately, your ticket is non-amendable, therefore changes to the date are not applicable. You can however travel 12 hours either side of the scheduled time on your ticket on standby basis.
You can also refund your ticket free of charge up to 72 hours before you depart and rebook for another date.
Can I amend or refund my ticket?
A refund can be obtained free of charge on all tickets cancelled 72 hours prior to your outward departure via our cancellation portal. Tickets cannot be amended, however, you have the flexibility to travel 12 hours either side of the journey time stated on your ticket or you can cancel your ticket free of charge 72 hours before departure and rebook.
Can I get an earlier coach?
Your ticket allows you to travel 12 hours earlier or later than the time stated on your ticket. Please note if you are travelling on a different time than stated on your ticket, boarding the coach will be subject to availability.
What if I miss my coach?
If you miss your coach your ticket will have you covered up to travel 12 hours either side of your scheduled departure time. Please note if you are travelling on a different time than stated on your ticket, boarding the coach will be subject to availability.
What if my flight is early/delayed?
Your ticket will give you the flexibility of travelling 12 hours before or after your scheduled time, giving you flexibility if your plans change.
If your flight is delayed beyond 12 hours please DM us on social media or contact our customer service team.
Please note if you are travelling on a different time than stated on your ticket, boarding the coach will be subject to availability.
Do you need to print out your ticket?
No, you don’t have to print your ticket, you can go paperless and show the ticket to the driver on your phone.
Do I have to get on/off the same stop I booked my ticket from?
No, if you booked a ticket to/from the city centre you can get on or off any of our 15 stops on the 782 or 784 routes.
Can I get on the 784 if my ticket is for the 782 & vice versa?
Yes, if you booked a ticket to/from the city centre you can get on or off any of our 15 stops between the airport and city.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We currently accept Debit, Credit Card, Google Pay and Apple Pay.
I haven’t received my ticket
Please check your spam or junk email folders before contacting us.
If you haven’t received your ticket, please call us on 019039508 from within the Republic of Ireland or +35319039508 if calling outside of Republic of Ireland Lines open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.
You can also try contacting us via Social media between 8am-10pm on:
Students
Do you provide a student discount?
Yes, anyone with a Young Adult/Student Leap Card can purchase their ticket on the TFI Go App for a 50% discount. For more information, please visit our Student Leap Card page.
Travelling with Children
Do I have to pay for my young child?
Infants aged 0-2 travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for.
If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2 per adult, please book the additional infant as Children (3-15).
On our 782 and 784 services between Dublin City and Dublin Airport:
Child’s ticket online is €3.50 for a single and €5 for a return.
On our 783 service between Dublin Airport and Terenure:
Ranelagh and Rathmines Stops:
Child's ticket online is €3.50 for a single and €5 for a return.
Rathgar and Terenure Stops:
Child's ticket online is €4.50 for a single and €6 for a return.
i.e For all our Dublin services the price of a childs ticket on the day is €5 for a single and €7 for a return.
On our 785 service between Dublin and Belfast
The price of a child's single online ticket is:
Super £8.70/€10.00, Peak £7.70/€9.00, Off Peak £6.70/€7.50.
The price of a child's return online ticket is:
Super £15.00/€17.00, Peak £13.80/€16.00, Off Peak £12.00/€14.00.
i.e All drivers on our 785 service sell a single ticket regardless of age.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) safety measures
What coronavirus (Covid-19) safety measures do you have in place?
Keeping our customers and colleagues safe has always been, and continues to be our top priority and we’re doing everything we can to ensure this. Find out what changes we have put in place on our Coronavirus page.
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