Dublin Express Launches new route between Dublin Airport and Terenure

Book tickets and travel on the new 783 service now

A new Dublin coach route directly linking the southside with Dublin Airport has the potential to take at least 180,000 car journeys off the road, the equivalent of 3,600 miles of traffic congestion from the capital city’s streets or 11 Dublin to Cork return trips by road.

The new Dublin Express 783 service launched today, March 21st, from Terenure to Dublin Airport will go through Rathgar, Rathmines, Ranelagh, Portobello and the city centre adding an exceptional public service option to Southside residents. The new route is expected to provide a sustainable and convenient public transport service to and from the airport, greatly supporting modal shift from taxis and private car transfers. With over 40 trips each day running every half hour at peak times, the service will also benefit residents in The Liberties and St Stephen's Green areas offering better connectivity for Luas passengers, as well as access to hotel and accommodation offerings.

The company is expected to invest €5m in the new route with the creation of 26 new jobs made up of drivers, maintenance, sales and administrative staff.

Dublin Express General Manager Rory Fitzgerald said: “One of the benefits of travelling to the airport with Dublin Express compared with the normal bus service is the convenient, fast and frequent services on offer. With extra legroom, more luggage space and all the modern comforts such as free wi-fi and USB charging, customers can enjoy a much more comfortable, premium experience on board.“

“We are already carrying over 2 million passengers a year between the city centre and Dublin Airport thus omitting close to a million car journeys a year on this route. We then saw a huge gap for a similar service for Dublin’s southside. Our data shows us that over 520,000 people make about 180,000 trips to the airport in the immediate areas around this route between Terenure and the city centre, so this new 783 service is a huge win not only for the environment but offers a much more affordable and convenient public transport option for passengers. They can relax knowing that they can get to the airport without the stress of navigating traffic congestion and the cost of car parking,” he continued.

Tickets from Dublin Airport to Rathgar and Terenure cost €13 one way and €17 return, while fares between Ranelagh and Rathmines cost €12 one way and €16 return.

For more information and to plan your trip, visit dublinexpress.com.