6 hours Dublin Airport-suggestions?
Jun 21st, 2009, 05:33 AM
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If you are flying back from Dublin to the U.S., plan to be in the check-in at least 2-hours before your scheduled departure time. If you are flying to a European destination, you can cut that by half. So, at best you have a 5-hour layover (more likely 4-hours).
sheri_lp tells us Dublin is 30-minutes away. I think that's ambitious! Unless you take a Taxi, that is ...
Depending on the time-of-day, I might catch a #757 Bus to O'Connell Street, stop for a Carvery lunch (and a pint) at Madigan's Pub on Middle Earl Street, do a bit of shopping at Carrolls; cross O'Connell Street and catch the #757 (AirLink) Bus back to the airport. It runs pretty often.
sheri_lp tells us Dublin is 30-minutes away. I think that's ambitious! Unless you take a Taxi, that is ...
Depending on the time-of-day, I might catch a #757 Bus to O'Connell Street, stop for a Carvery lunch (and a pint) at Madigan's Pub on Middle Earl Street, do a bit of shopping at Carrolls; cross O'Connell Street and catch the #757 (AirLink) Bus back to the airport. It runs pretty often.
Jun 21st, 2009, 02:10 PM
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Ned, are you referring to the DublinBus/Airlink route? I think that one is 747. (Though I know there are other bus options like Aircoach, so there could be a 757).
deladeb, Ned makes a good point - watch your times. The bus will probably be just as quick since it's a direct route, and it will be a LOT cheaper than a cab.
The bus system is pretty well marked and easy to find and catch. The 747 has just 3 stops. Depending on time of day, you are looking at a 35 to 55 minute one-way ride. See this URL for more information:
http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Jour...imetables/747/
If you use the O'Connell street stop, and are unsure of where the pickup point is (I don't know where it is of of the top of my head), just be sure to ask the driver when you get off of the bus.
This map shows where to catch the bus at the airport:
http://www.dublinairport.com/at-airp.../bus-area.html
Lots to do down around O'Connell street, and lots of bus connections there, too. Have fun!
deladeb, Ned makes a good point - watch your times. The bus will probably be just as quick since it's a direct route, and it will be a LOT cheaper than a cab.
The bus system is pretty well marked and easy to find and catch. The 747 has just 3 stops. Depending on time of day, you are looking at a 35 to 55 minute one-way ride. See this URL for more information:
http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Jour...imetables/747/
If you use the O'Connell street stop, and are unsure of where the pickup point is (I don't know where it is of of the top of my head), just be sure to ask the driver when you get off of the bus.
This map shows where to catch the bus at the airport:
http://www.dublinairport.com/at-airp.../bus-area.html
Lots to do down around O'Connell street, and lots of bus connections there, too. Have fun!
Jun 21st, 2009, 02:29 PM
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DO NOT go anywhere near O'Connell Street... I've live a few miles away and haven't ventured there in nearly a decade... Once described as a 'honky tonk of fast food outlets and pound shop discount stores...' Your best bet is any of the following:
- head SOUTH SIDE and check out Grafton Street, St Stephen's Green, The Powerscourt Centre, Trinity College, Guinness Store, National Museum, National Art Gallery etc All within close proximity of each other.
- If you only have 6 hours then time is money so hop in a taxi, head for Grafton St (get out at the Stephen's Green side), walk down the street, divert up a side street to Powerscourt Centre, stop for lunch in Avoca on Wicklow St, pop over to Trinity College and if time allows go around to Merrion Square to the National Art Gallery and stop for coffee and cake (or if you want some retail therapy call into Kilkenny Design for some modern Irish craft gifts etc) and then head back to the airport allowing plenty of time.
To save time getting out of the city, suggest to your taxi driver that he takes the tunnel (it will add to the cost but take loads of time off the trip).
- head SOUTH SIDE and check out Grafton Street, St Stephen's Green, The Powerscourt Centre, Trinity College, Guinness Store, National Museum, National Art Gallery etc All within close proximity of each other.
- If you only have 6 hours then time is money so hop in a taxi, head for Grafton St (get out at the Stephen's Green side), walk down the street, divert up a side street to Powerscourt Centre, stop for lunch in Avoca on Wicklow St, pop over to Trinity College and if time allows go around to Merrion Square to the National Art Gallery and stop for coffee and cake (or if you want some retail therapy call into Kilkenny Design for some modern Irish craft gifts etc) and then head back to the airport allowing plenty of time.
To save time getting out of the city, suggest to your taxi driver that he takes the tunnel (it will add to the cost but take loads of time off the trip).
Jun 22nd, 2009, 01:15 AM
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deladeb writes: << Ned, The #757 bus would be caught from the airport? And where exactly would we catch the bus 757 Airlink bus back? Are the signs well marked? Thanks also Jefe and Sheri. >>
I guess I am mistaken: according to other posters, the Airlink Bus is #747. The one I referred to is a yellow double-decker. I've never taken it from the airport but have taken it to the airport from O'Connell Street just above Abbey Street.
<< Wow, thanks Jefe and AL_MO. We will also have a full day in Dublin on our return so these good suggestions will be put to good use! >>
So, the "6-hour layover" is on your way to another European destination; which means a net of about 5-hours. I'll have to defer to Al_Mo for what to do within that time frame.
I guess I am mistaken: according to other posters, the Airlink Bus is #747. The one I referred to is a yellow double-decker. I've never taken it from the airport but have taken it to the airport from O'Connell Street just above Abbey Street.
<< Wow, thanks Jefe and AL_MO. We will also have a full day in Dublin on our return so these good suggestions will be put to good use! >>
So, the "6-hour layover" is on your way to another European destination; which means a net of about 5-hours. I'll have to defer to Al_Mo for what to do within that time frame.
Jun 24th, 2009, 03:50 PM
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If you decide to stay in the airport and ride it out then head to the 'C' area, like C41 and higher. I don't think those gates are used anymore and you can get some solitude there and take a nap if you like. I had a 4 hour layover in Dublin in May and after visiting the shops headed to C41/42 for a snooze. Good Luck. Rob
