Dublin Bus operates a special express service between Dublin City Centre & Dublin Port to the main Irish Ferries terminal for sailings to/ from Holyhead.
Early morning & evening services are extended to/ from Heuston Rail Station serving the City Centre.
The only City Centre stop is at the Central Bus Station ( at the rear of the building across from Store Street Garda Station ) ( see photo below ).
Buses meet ALL Irish Ferries sailings, both the conventional Ulysses & high speed Swift crossings.
Clontarf Garage Volvo ALX400, AV 66 operating the 16:30 departure from outside the Central Bus Station. While there is currently no bus stop at this location, its at the rear of Bus Aras across from Store Street Garda ( Police ) Station.
Have your exact fare to pay the driver - NO advance booking required.
SERVICE DETAILS...................
DEPARTURES FROM CENTRAL BUS STATION ( BUS ARAS )
7.30 ( departs Heuston Rail Station @ 7.15 am )
11.00
16.30
19.30
DEPARTURES FROM IRISH FERRIES TERMINAL ( DUBLIN PORT )
6.20 ( operates to Heuston Station via Central Bus Station )
11.30
17.30
18.30
22.10 ( operates to Heuston Station via Central Bus Station )
Fares:
Adult : 2.50 euros Child : 1.25 euros
Trip time 15 minutes approx
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Walking from Dublin City Centre to Dublin Port is NOT recommended due to long distance ( 1 hour approx ).
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Some route 53/53A services operate from Dublin City Centre ( Eden Quay ) but do not operate as far as the Irish Ferries terminal. Only services marked " Alexandra Road " operate inside Dublin Port, with a 15 minute walk from the terminus to the port terminal.
Fare : 90 cents