Coach Hire Dublin, Ireland
Minibus, executive and full-size coach hire across Dublin and Leinster — airport transfers, Croke Park match days, Wicklow and Boyne Valley day trips.
About Coach Hire in Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's capital and its busiest tourist gateway, welcoming millions through Dublin Airport (DUB) just 13 km north of the Liffey. Our Dublin coach hire operates around the clock for airport transfers, corporate shuttles around the docklands and Convention Centre, and sightseeing runs taking in the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and Temple Bar.
With locally based drivers who know the quays one-way system, the port tunnel and the GAA match-day routes into Croke Park, we handle everything from hen and stag weekends to multi-day tours out to Wicklow, the Boyne Valley and the wider Wild Atlantic Way. Every coach carries the permits needed for city-centre set-down bays.
Airports We Serve in Dublin
- Dublin Airport (DUB) — 13 km N from city centre, 25-40 mins drive time. 24/7 transfers with flight tracking and meet-and-greet at arrivals.
Train Stations & Rail Connections in Dublin
- Heuston Station — Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford.
- Connolly Station — Belfast Enterprise, Sligo, DART coastal.
Top Attractions Near Our Dublin Coach Service Area
- Guinness Storehouse — Ireland's most-visited paid attraction, a seven-storey pint-shaped brewery museum at St James's Gate ending in the Gravity Bar.
- Trinity College & Book of Kells — The 1592 university library houses the illuminated ninth-century Book of Kells beneath the barrel-vaulted Long Room.
- Temple Bar — Cobbled riverside cultural quarter packed with traditional-music pubs, galleries and a weekend food market.
- Dublin Castle — The 800-year seat of British rule in Ireland, now a state-ceremonial venue with the ornate State Apartments.
- Phoenix Park — One of Europe's largest enclosed city parks at 707 hectares, home to Dublin Zoo and a wild fallow-deer herd.
- Croke Park — The 82,000-seat home of Gaelic games, with a stadium tour, the GAA Museum and a rooftop Ericsson Skyline walk.
Why Choose Premier Ireland Coach Services in Dublin
- Locally based drivers who know the Liffey quays one-way system and Dublin Port Tunnel
- Dublin Airport meet-and-greet at both terminals with live flight tracking
- Croke Park GAA match-day set-down and rapid post-match pickup expertise
- City-centre coach permits for College Green, the quays and St Stephen's Green bays
- Wicklow, Glendalough and Boyne Valley day-trip routing knowledge
Popular Coach Routes from Dublin (EUR pricing)
| From | To | Duration | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport | City Centre | 30 mins | From €160 |
| Dublin | Glendalough (Wicklow) | 1h 15m | From €380 |
| Dublin | Newgrange (Boyne Valley) | 55 mins | From €360 |
| Dublin | Kilkenny | 1h 45m | From €450 |
| Dublin | Belfast | 2h | From €520 |
| Dublin | Galway | 2h 30m | From €620 |
Insider Tips for Coach Hire in Dublin
- Avoid the M50 between 7-9am and 4-6pm — airport transfers in those windows can add 20 minutes
- Temple Bar is largely pedestrianised — set down on Aston Quay or Wellington Quay instead
- Guinness Storehouse has its own coach park, but book the slot ahead in summer
- Croke Park match days close Jones's Road early — agree a pickup point on the North Circular Road
- The Dublin Port Tunnel is the fastest link from the airport to the docklands, skipping the city entirely
Seasonal Events & Peak Demand in Dublin
- St Patrick's Festival (March 17) — City-centre parade closures; pre-book alternative set-down points
- All-Ireland Finals (July-September) — Croke Park match-day coach demand peaks; book early
- Six Nations Rugby (February-March) — Aviva Stadium fixtures fill hotels and match-day coaches
- Bram Stoker Festival (Late October) — Halloween weekend city tours and event shuttles in demand
Frequently Asked Questions — Coach & Minibus Hire in Dublin
How much does coach hire cost in Dublin?
Dublin coach hire starts from about €160 for a Dublin Airport transfer in a 16-seater minibus and from €450 for a full-day 53-seater coach. Half-day city tours run from €320, and multi-day tours to Kerry or the Wild Atlantic Way start from €1,100. All EUR quotes include VAT, driver hours and city coach-parking permits.
Do you cover Dublin Airport transfers?
Yes, Dublin Airport (DUB) is only 13 km north of the city and we run 24/7 transfers with flight tracking and meet-and-greet at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Expect 25 minutes off-peak and up to 40 minutes through the morning M50 rush.
Where can a coach drop off in Dublin city centre?
Coaches use the designated set-down bays on Bachelors Walk, Custom House Quay and near St Stephen's Green, plus the coach park at the Guinness Storehouse. Our drivers hold the permits for the College Green and quays bus corridors.
Can you handle Croke Park match-day transport?
Yes, GAA weekends are our busiest Dublin dates. We set down on Clonliffe Road or Jones's Road and pre-arrange a rapid post-match pickup point away from the crowds. Book All-Ireland final weekends at least two months ahead.
Do you run day trips from Dublin to Wicklow and the Boyne Valley?
Yes, Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains are a popular full day from about €380, and Newgrange in the Boyne Valley (near Drogheda) from €360. Both are under an hour from the city and easily combined with Powerscourt.
Are your Dublin drivers local?
All our Dublin drivers are locally based and know the one-way quays system, the port tunnel, and the tight streets of Temple Bar. They can also advise groups on pub-trad sessions and dropping points near Trinity College.
Can you collect from Dublin Port for ferry and cruise passengers?
Yes, Dublin Port handles Irish Ferries and Stena sailings from Holyhead plus cruise calls at the Alexandra Basin. We meet foot passengers and shore-excursion groups, with transfers to the city from around €180.
Customer Reviews — Dublin Coach Hire
Aoife N. — ★★★★★ — Airport Transfer (2025-05-14)
Booked a 33-seater from Dublin Airport to a city-centre hotel for a hen party arriving from the UK. Driver met us at the arrivals barrier with a sign and knew exactly which side of O'Connell Street to pull in on.
Cormac B. — ★★★★★ — Match Day Coach (2025-03-08)
Croke Park All-Ireland weekend for a club of 52 down from Cavan. The driver dropped us right at the Clonliffe Road end and had us collected within ten minutes of the final whistle. Spotless coach and grand craic.
Sinead O'Reilly — ★★★★★ — Corporate Shuttle (2025-02-20)
Ran a three-day conference shuttle between the Convention Centre and hotels around the docklands. Reliable to the minute every morning even in the rain, and the driver knew every quays shortcut.
Nearby Towns & Cities We Serve from Dublin
- Bray — 20 km from Dublin. Regional coach tours across Ireland available.
- Malahide — 16 km from Dublin. Regional coach tours across Ireland available.
- Howth — 15 km from Dublin. Regional coach tours across Ireland available.
- Drogheda — 50 km from Dublin. Regional coach tours across Ireland available.
- Kilkenny — 120 km from Dublin. Regional coach tours across Ireland available.
Our Coach & Minibus Fleet in Ireland
- 8-Seater Minibus — Air conditioning, leather seats. Ideal for airport transfers. From €150.
- 16-Seater Minibus — USB charging, comfortable seating for small tour groups. From €200.
- 24-Seater Midi Coach — Overhead storage, reclining seats, great for cultural day tours. From €280.
- 33-Seater Coach — Air conditioning, PA system. From €350.
- 49-Seater Coach — WiFi, USB charging, on-board restroom for long routes. From €450.
- 53-Seater Executive Coach — Leather seats, entertainment system. From €500.
- 70-Seater Double Decker — Maximum capacity for festival and sports groups. From €650.