Can I buy an Aircoach ticket at Dublin Airport?

At Dublin Airport you can purchase your ticket from any Aircoach staff member at the Aircoach departure stand at Terminal 1, Zone 2 and Terminal 2, Zone 20. You may also purchase your ticket from your driver when boarding the coach using cash or contactless payment.



Yes, you can purchase an Aircoach ticket directly at Dublin Airport, though booking online is often recommended for better rates and guaranteed seating. You can buy tickets from the Aircoach staff members located at the bus stops outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Additionally, many drivers accept contactless card payments or cash on board, though they generally prefer exact change if paying with cash. For those who prefer digital options, tickets can be bought via the Aircoach website or mobile app up to the time of departure. In 2026, the service remains a primary link between the airport and Dublin city centre, as well as Cork, Belfast, and Galway. Purchasing at the airport is straightforward, but during peak travel times, having a pre-booked ticket ensures you are prioritized for the next available coach, especially on the busy 700 (City Centre) and 705X (Belfast) routes.

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Tickets. Aircoach tickets can be bought online or from customer staff at Dublin Airport. A return ticket from Dublin Airport to O'Connell Street (Dublin City Centre) typically costs around 9 Euros.

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Aircoach is a customised coach with reclining seats, whereas Airlink is just a glorified bus. Most people prefer to pay the Euro 2 exrra for the added comfort after a long flight. If choosing the public transport option, Aircoach is more luxurious but Airlink goes closer to the OP's destination.

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You may also purchase your ticket from your driver when boarding the coach using cash or contactless payment. The 705X (Dublin-Belfast-Derry) service is cashless route - payment on board the bus is via contactless only.

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Cash is accepted on board all routes except for the 705X, which is a fully cashless service - pay by contactless only.

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Yes. You can pay by card for bus fares. Which bus is perfect for long travelling?

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Aircoach is licenced by The National Transport Authority (NTA). Aircoach is committed to delivering high quality public transport services and has been instrumental in increasing the level of public transport usage in Ireland over the last number of years.

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Pay online using Debit or Credit card. In person, using cash or credit card at any Bus Éireann Travel Centre. You must bring your standard fare with you. By post, send a cheque into the Standard Fares Department, Bus Éireann, Broadstone, Dublin 7 with a copy of the standard fare.

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We advise passengers to arrive at their terminal 2 hours before departure time for short-haul flights, and 3 hours before long-haul flights. If you are checking bags or travelling in a group you should allow more time. Always consult your airline for check-in in desk and bag drop opening hours.

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Aircoach connects Dublin Airport and Dublin city centre to Belfast with a non-stop express service operating every hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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You don't need to come too early - if you're flying within Europe, please arrive at your terminal 2 hours before the scheduled departure time and 3 hours if you're flying outside Europe. If you're checking in bags, please allow more time.

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How much does a taxi cost to Dublin City Centre? The price of a taxi to Dublin City from Dublin Airport is not predetermined at the starting point and journeys are metred, but it generally costs around €25.00 - €40.00. Taxi fares in Dublin are dependent on distance travelled and are metred.

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The Fast Track Security lane service allows you to save time through security and make the best use of your airport travel time. You will have access to a dedicated Fast Track channel with flight status updates via text message also.

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