Getting Around

Dublin Port is centrally located, only minutes from Dublin city centre by car. Buses and taxis provide a regular service from the port to the city and beyond.  The Luas Red Line tram stop at The Point is located opposite the entrance to Dublin Port on East Wall Road. 

New internal traffic management measures to keep traffic flowing through Dublin Port in advance of the introduction of new border controls were introduced in December 2020.  The improvements and changes are detailed in a new booklet: Six Key Messages for Hauliers

Travelling to Ireland during the COVID-19 Pandemic | Dublin Port

Effective from the 16th of January 2021, all passengers arriving into Ireland via Ports & Airports (except those arriving from Northern Ireland) are required to have a negative or ‘not detected’ result from a pre-departure COVID-19 RT-PCR test that was carried out no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland for presenting to Customs officials.

This is a mandatory requirement. Passengers will be asked to present evidence of their negative/‘not detected’ result before boarding their airplane or ferry and will be denied boarding if they cannot produce such evidence.

Passengers who arrive in an Irish sea port or airport without evidence of a negative/‘not detected’ test result, or a valid exemption, commit an offence and may be subject to prosecution, punishable by a fine not exceeding €2,500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both.

International Transport Workers, including workers in aviation, maritime, and road haulage sectors are exempt from this requirement where they are travelling in the course of performing their duties.

Children aged 6 and under are also exempt from the testing requirement, although they are advised to restrict movements for 14 days. The responsible adult travelling with children aged 7 or older must ensure that those children have a negative/’not detected’ test result.

There are currently no Covid testing facilities within Dublin Port. Please see the HSE website for further information on Covid testing in Ireland HERE. 

For more information, please see below Government support information: 

• Government of Ireland – CLICK HERE 
• HSE – CLICK HERE
• Dublin Airport – CLICK HERE 

From 19th July 2021

The current government advice is to avoid non-essential international travel. From 19 July, subject to the prevailing public health situation, Ireland will operate the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) for travel originating within the EU/EEA.

By Car

Dublin Port is situated 2.7km from the centre of Ireland’s vibrant capital city. Access by car can be made via East Wall Road, North Wall Quay or the Thomas Clarke Bridge. View and plan your route to Dublin Port HERE

Dublin Tunnel is situated on the perimeter of the Port estate & provides quick access to the M50 & M1 motorways, the main routes to the North and South of the country.  Dublin Tunnel is operated by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to view toll information click HERE

By BUS

Dublin Bus Service

Dublin Port is served by Dublin Bus route 53 which operates from Talbot St. to Terminal Road South. View the Dublin Bus route planner HERE

Express Bus Transfer

Dublin Port, Terminal 1 operated by Irish Ferries is served by an Express Bus Transfer 7 days a week.   The Express Bus Transfer service is operated by Mortons Coaches

• The fare is €3.50 for an Adult and €2.00 for a Child. Adult return is €6.00 and child return is €3.00, payable on board.  
• Outbound services: Operate from the Mortons Bus Stop located on Westmoreland Street daily at 07:00hrs, 12.30hrs & 19:00hrs. This is the only outbound pick up location to Terminal 1, Irish Ferries.
• Inbound services: A Mortons bus services all of Terminal 1, Irish Ferries ship arrivals with drop off points at Connolly & Westmoreland Street.

Driving time from Westmoreland Street to Dublin Port, Terminal 1 takes about 15 minutes (5.6km) in normal traffic conditions.  

By LUAS

The Luas Red Line tram stop at The Point operates 7 days a week and is located opposite the entrance to Dublin Port on East Wall Road. Take the Luas to The Point and the entrance to the Dublin Port estate is a 7 minute walk (550m). 

Walking times from The Point to Dublin Port’s passenger terminals varies:

• TERMINAL 1 – IRISH FERRIES –  46 min walk (3.7km)
• TERMINAL 2 – STENA LINE – 39 min walk (3.2km)
• TERMINAL 3 – P&O FERRIES – 9 min walk (750m)
• TERMINAL 4 NORTH –  8 min walk (650m) 
• TERMINAL 5 – SEATRUCK FERRIES – 37 min walk (3.0km)

The Luas trams operate every 4 – 12 minutes during Peak times and 10 – 15 minutes Off Peak. View timings and stops HERE

Terminals

There are a number of passenger, freight, and border inspection Terminals in Dublin Port:

Car Parking

General Car Parking is available at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2:

• Short Term parking is on a pay & display basis at €2.00 per hour and a minimum charge of €1.00.
• Long Term parking rates are €9.00 per day or part thereof and €50.00 per week (seven days).