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 covers 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. Transfers with 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 Ireland Minibus Hire 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
| From | To | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport | City Centre | 30 mins |
| Dublin | Glendalough (Wicklow) | 1h 15m |
| Dublin | Newgrange (Boyne Valley) | 55 mins |
| Dublin | Kilkenny | 1h 45m |
| Dublin | Belfast | 2h |
| Dublin | Galway | 2h 30m |
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 covers everything from a Dublin Airport transfer in a 16-seater minibus to a full-day 53-seater coach. Half-day city tours are quoted by the operator taking the job and multi-day tours to Kerry or the Wild Atlantic Way are quoted on request. 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 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. 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 Newgrange in the Boyne Valley (near Drogheda). Both are under an hour from the city and easily combined with Powerscourt.
Are the Dublin drivers local?
Drivers on Dublin hires 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.
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.
Vehicle Sizes Available in Dublin
- Executive Van, up to 7 seats — small groups and airport transfers.
- 16 to 19-Seater Minibus — small tour groups.
- 29 to 35-Seater Midi Coach — day tours and mid-size groups.
- 49-Seater Coach — large groups and longer routes.
- 53 to 59-Seater Executive Coach — corporate travel.
- Double Decker, about 80 seats — festival and sports groups.
Equipment varies by vehicle; tell us what you need when you ask for a quote.
Coach Tours from Dublin
- Cliffs of Moher & The Burren — full day from Dublin
- Giant's Causeway & Antrim Coast — full day from Dublin
- Titanic Belfast & City — full day from Dublin
- Glendalough & The Wicklow Mountains — full day from Dublin
- Newgrange & The Boyne Valley — full day from Dublin
- Dublin City Highlights — half day from Dublin
- Dublin Whiskey & Brewery Day — half day from Dublin
- Emerald Park Group Day — full day from Dublin
- Howth & Malahide Coast — half day from Dublin
- Wild Atlantic Way Multi-Day — multi-day from Dublin
- Ireland's Ancient East Multi-Day — multi-day from Dublin
Popular Transfers from Dublin
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- Sports Team Travel in Dublin
- Airport Transfers in Dublin
Vehicles Available with a Driver
- Executive People Carrier — 1-7 seats, 7 cases, or 4 with golf bags
- Chauffeur Car — 1-3 seats, 3 cases
- Wheelchair-Accessible Minibus — Up to 16 plus chair spaces seats, 8 cases with two chair spaces occupied
- 16 to 19-Seater Minibus — 16-19 seats, 16 cases
- 29 to 35-Seater Midi Coach — 29-35 seats, underfloor bay, large case plus cabin bag
- 49-Seater Coach — Up to 49 seats, full underfloor bays for touring
- 53 to 59-Seat Executive Coach — 53-59 seats, full underfloor bays; golf covers on request
- 80-Seat Double Decker — 79-81 seats, limited hold; best for day moves
More to See Around Dublin
- Kilmainham Gaol — Timed entry; group slots sell out, City centre.
- National Gallery of Ireland — Free national collection on Merrion Square, City centre.
- National Museum of Ireland — Three free branches across the city, City centre.
- National Botanic Gardens — Free glasshouses and gardens at Glasnevin, 4 km north.
- Glasnevin Cemetery Museum — Guided tours of the national cemetery, 4 km north.
- Jameson Distillery Bow St. — Whiskey tasting experience in Smithfield, City centre.
- Chester Beatty Library — Free collection in the Dublin Castle gardens, City centre.
- Emerald Park — Theme park and zoo at Ashbourne, 30 km north-west.
- Malahide Castle — Castle and botanic gardens, north coast, 15 km north.
Ports and Ferry Terminals Near Dublin
- Dublin Port — Cruise berths and Holyhead sailings.