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Dejais May 22nd, 2012 07:22 AM

Dublin Airport Shuttle Service
 
Can anyone recommend an airport shuttle service from Dublin Airport to the Dublin Hilton Hotel?

Tony2phones May 22nd, 2012 07:31 AM

There are 4 Hilton Group hotels in Dublin. I would advise you contact the hotel by email with your question.

Dejais May 22nd, 2012 08:26 AM

I did but they do not recommend a shuttle by name. They only told me about the bus to the City Centre. I am traveling with my 73 yr old mother so we are not interested in a bus but would rather avoid an expensive taxi ride. :)We are staying at the Hilton Dublin on Charlemont Place to clarify.

Tony2phones May 22nd, 2012 09:18 AM

Charlemont is on the Green line south of the river so not easy by Bus & Tram as you would have to walk over the river from the 747 Bussáras bus stop to get the tram. I am afraid a taxi might be the simplest option if not the cheapest. The Hotel should offer more help with contact numbers or perhaps Dublin locals could offer more help than I am able to.

Spivonious May 22nd, 2012 09:52 AM

You may save some money by taking the bus into Dublin and then picking up a taxi from there.

Is Charlemont Place down by the canal? It's not a great location for exploring Dublin if you aren't walking.

The bus service in Ireland was very good when my wife and I were there a few weeks ago. It is not the unsavory option like it is in many parts of the U.S..

Padraig May 22nd, 2012 10:23 AM

Nothing wrong with Charlemont Place as a base: it's right beside the Luas (tram service).

Dejais May 22nd, 2012 12:24 PM

Thank you, Padraig.

Padraig May 22nd, 2012 01:51 PM

http://www.worldtaximeter.com/dublin...arlemont+place

Dejais May 24th, 2012 11:46 AM

What an awesome link, Padraig. Thank you!


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