Travel Green This World Environment Day 2025

Dublin Express: Travel Green This World Environment Day 2025

Supporting Sustainable Transport from Dublin Airport to the City Centre – and Beyond

This World Environment Day, celebrated globally on 5 June 2025, Dublin Express invites you to take meaningful action by choosing sustainable travel. As nations, cities, and individuals come together to support climate resilience and environmental health, your travel decisions matter more than ever.
Whether you are landing at Dublin Airport or commuting through the heart of the capital, opting for low emission, reliable transport is a powerful way to reduce your environmental impact. Dublin Express provides a cleaner, greener way to travel between Dublin Airport and the city centre, one that supports the city's environmental goals while delivering comfort and convenience.

Why Dublin Express Leads the Way in Eco-Friendly Travel

Because Sustainability Is Not a Detour, It Is the Route We Take

Dublin Express is not just a coach service. We are a sustainable alternative to private car journeys and carbon heavy transport options. Here is how each journey with us contributes to a greener, healthier future:

Low-Emission Fleet Standards

Our fleet of modern coaches adheres to the strict Euro 6 emissions standards. These regulations ensure a significant reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission, up to 95% lower than older diesel vehicles. When you choose Dublin Express for your airport transfer, you are supporting one of the cleanest public transport options in Dublin.

Carbon-Neutral Goals in Progress

We are actively pursuing a transition to net-zero emissions. This includes investing in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, expanding the use of renewable energy, and introducing solar panels at our depots. Our long-term goal is to power a fully sustainable operation across all our services.

Fewer Cars, Less Congestion

A fully loaded Dublin Express coach removes up to 50 private cars from Dublin’s roads. This helps reduce urban congestion, improves air quality, and decreases noise pollution across the capital, particularly along busy corridors like O’Connell Street, Eden Quay, and Temple Bar.

Choosing the Coach Over the Car: How Your Trip Makes a Difference

Travel with purpose this World Environment Day. Opting for Dublin Express over a private car reduces your carbon emissions by up to 65% per passenger. That’s not just a statistic, it is a real and measurable improvement to the environment with every journey.

Plastic-Free Onboard Policy

We are committed to eliminating single-use plastics across our services. Our onboard operations have shifted to sustainable alternatives, and we encourage all passengers to carry a reusable water bottle. Refilling is easy, especially with public hydration points around Dublin, including near Busáras Central Station and Heuston.

Conservation Through Every Fare

A percentage of every ticket sold contributes to local environmental projects in Dublin. We actively support biodiversity and conservation initiatives in the Dublin Bay area, including wetland restoration, native species protection, and wildlife monitoring.

Driver Training for Maximum Efficiency

Our team of professional drivers is trained in eco-driving practices that reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Through smoother acceleration, anticipatory braking, and intelligent routing, we maintain fuel efficiency across our network.

Practical Tips for Greener Travel This World Environment Day

If you are arriving in Dublin for a weekend break, a summer event, or a business trip, here are several ways to reduce your environmental impact during your journey:

Pack Light

The weight of your luggage affects fuel usage. Travelling lighter reduces the energy required to transport you, particularly when multiplied across an entire coach. Pack only what you need, and consider reusable packing materials where possible.

Bring a Refillable Bottle

Hydration does not have to come at the expense of plastic waste. Dublin has numerous free water refill points near major transport stops.

Offset Your Flight Emissions

If your journey includes air travel, consider offsetting the emissions generated by your flight. Dublin Express offers a carbon offset platform at the point of ticket purchase, allowing you to make your entire journey, from the airport to the city centre, carbon neutral.

Innovations Driving Our Green Transition

Sustainability requires more than promises, it requires action. At Dublin Express, we are making continuous upgrades to improve the environmental performance of our services:

Solar-Powered Operations

We are currently implementing solar technology at our depots to power everything from maintenance facilities to administrative equipment. This reduces our dependence on non-renewable energy and supports the Irish government’s green energy targets.

Paperless Travel Experience

Our mobile ticketing system makes it easy to travel without printing. This not only saves paper, but also reduces waiting times and improves operational efficiency. It is better for you and for the planet.

Real-Time Coach Tracking

With our real-time tracking feature available via the Dublin Express app, you can plan your journey down to the minute. By reducing the time spent idling at stops or waiting outdoors, we contribute to lower overall energy usage.

Small Changes, Big Impact – Join the Movement

This World Environment Day, your travel choice matters. Whether you are a frequent commuter, an occasional visitor, or a first-time traveller to Dublin, choosing a sustainable mode of transport like Dublin Express is a meaningful contribution to environmental protection.

We understand that making environmentally friendly choices is not always easy. That is why we are committed to making it as simple as possible to travel sustainably, by offering a fast, frequent, and low-emission service between Dublin Airport and the city centre.

Together, small changes can drive significant impact. A choice as simple as selecting the coach over a taxi helps reduce fuel consumption, congestion, and urban pollution. Join us in making sustainable travel the default choice for journeys in and around Dublin.

Book Your Sustainable Journey Today

Whether you are heading into the city or catching a flight from Dublin Airport, travel with purpose this World Environment Day.

Join the #TravelGreenChallenge Let us make 2025 a turning point for climate-conscious travel. See you on board.