How to Get to the Olympia Theatre with Dublin Express
How to Get to the Olympia Theatre with Dublin Express
Heading to a show at the Olympia Theatre? Dublin Express makes it easy to get there by bus from Dublin Airport, Dublin City, or Belfast with frequent services, affordable fares, and stops just minutes from the venue's front door on Dame Street.
The Olympia Theatre (officially the 3Olympia Theatre) is one of Dublin's most iconic live entertainment venues, located at 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, right in the heart of the city. Whether you are flying in for a concert, travelling up from the country by train, or coming from Belfast for the night, this page has everything you need to plan your journey.
Dublin Express Stops Nearest to the Olympia Theatre
Dublin Express has stops within a short walk of the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street. Depending on your route, the closest options are:
Stop | Route | Walk to Olympia Theatre | Direction |
Wellington Quay (Temple Bar and Dublin Castle) | 782, 784 | Approx. 3 minutes | Cross the Ha'penny Bridge or walk along Dame Street |
Aston Quay (O'Connell Bridge and Temple Bar) | 782, 783,784 | Approx. 5 minutes | Walk through Temple Bar or along Dame Street |
Winetavern Street (outside Dublinia) | 783 | Approx. 3 minutes | Turn right onto Dame Street — the Olympia is directly ahead |
Trinity College (College Green and Temple Bar) | 784 | Approx. 7 minutes | Walk along Dame Street towards Dublin Castle |
Getting to the Olympia Theatre from Dublin Airport
Arriving into Dublin Airport for a show? Dublin Express is the fastest and most affordable way to get from the airport directly into the city centre, with services departing from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 every 15 minutes at peak times.
Route 782 or 784 — Dublin Airport to Wellington Quay (3 min walk to Olympia Theatre)
From: Dublin Airport Terminal 1 (Zone 1) or Terminal 2 (Zone 21)
Get off at: Wellington Quay (Temple Bar and Dublin Castle)
Walk: Approx. 3 minutes along Dame Street to the Olympia Theatre
Journey time: From 14 minutes (Dublin Airport to city centre)
Price: From €9 one-way
Frequency: Every 15 minutes at peak times
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Route 783 — Dublin Airport to Winetavern Street (5 min walk to Olympia Theatre)
From: Dublin Airport Terminal 1 (Zone 1) or Terminal 2 (Zone 21)
Get off at: Winetavern Street (outside Dublinia)
Walk: Approx. 5 minutes turn right onto Dame Street, the Olympia is directly ahead
Journey time: Slightly longer than the 782/784 due to the south Dublin suburban route, but drops you 5 mins from venue
Price: From €9 one-way
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Use the Dublin Express stop map to find full directions from the airport to your chosen stop, and use the Bus Tracker to follow your service in real time.
Getting to the Olympia Theatre from Belfast
Travelling down from Belfast for a gig or show at the Olympia? Dublin Express Route 785 runs up to 16 services daily between Belfast Grand Central Station and Dublin City, with drop-off at Custom House Quay in Dublin city centre.
Route 785 — Belfast Grand Central Station to Dublin City (Custom House Quay)
From: Grand Central Station, Belfast
Get off at: Custom House Quay, Stop 135271 (Dublin city centre)
Onward to Olympia Theatre: Approx. 15 minute walk along the quays and through Temple Bar, or take any city bus towards Dame Street
Journey time: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes Belfast to Dublin City
Price: From £8.50 one-way
Services: Up to 16 daily
Getting to the Olympia Theatre by Train with Rail2Air
Travelling from anywhere in Ireland by train? Dublin Express has partnered with Irish Rail through the Rail2Air service, allowing you to combine your Irish Rail ticket with a Dublin Express bus ticket in a single booking — connecting you from any train station in Ireland to Dublin city centre.
Here is how it works for getting to the Olympia Theatre:
Book your Irish Rail ticket to Heuston Station via irishrail.ie, adding a Dublin Express single trip as an optional extra.
At Heuston Station, board a Dublin Express bus directly outside the station — services run every 15 minutes at peak times.
Ride the Dublin Express bus through the city centre. Get off at Wellington Quay (3 min walk to Olympia) or Aston Quay (5 min walk).
Walk to the Olympia Theatre at 72 Dame Street.
The journey from Heuston Station to Wellington Quay takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes by Dublin Express bus. Irish Rail intercity services arrive into both Heuston Station (from Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Westport, and other routes) and Connolly Station (from Belfast, Sligo, Wexford, and DART services).
Arriving into Connolly Station?
If your train arrives into Connolly Station, the nearest Dublin Express stop is Custom House Quay (Gardiner Street and Connolly Station) — a short walk from the station exit. Board any Dublin Express 782 or 784 service towards the city centre and get off at Wellington Quay or Aston Quay for the Olympia Theatre. Alternatively, the venue is approximately a 20 minute walk directly from Connolly Station along the quays.
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About the Olympia Theatre
The Olympia Theatre (3Olympia Theatre) is one of Dublin's most beloved and historic entertainment venues. Located at 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, right opposite Dublin Castle and on the edge of the Temple Bar cultural quarter, the Olympia has been hosting performances since 1879.
The venue hosts a wide range of events including rock and pop concerts, comedy, theatre, pantomime, opera, ballet, and cabaret. With a capacity of approximately 1,300 across the stalls, circle, and upper circle, it is one of Dublin's most intimate large-scale venues.
For upcoming events, box office information, and accessibility details, visit 3olympia.ie.
Frequently asked questions
The nearest Dublin Express stops to the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street are:
Wellington Quay (Routes 782, 784) — approximately 3 minutes walk
Winetavern Street (Route 783) — approximately 5 minutes walk, turning right onto Dame Street
Aston Quay (Routes 782, 783, 784) — approximately 5 minutes walk through Temple Bar
Visit our stop map for full directions.
Take a Dublin Express bus from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. Services run every 15 minutes at peak times. Get off at Wellington Quay (Route 782 or 784) or Winetavern Street (Route 783), both approximately 3 minutes walk from the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street. Tickets from €9 one-way. Book here.
Take a Dublin Express Route 785 bus from Belfast Grand Central Station to Dublin City. Services run up to 16 times daily. Get off at Custom House Quay in Dublin city centre, from where it is approximately a 15 minute walk along the quays to the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street. Tickets from £8.50 one-way. Book here.
If arriving by Irish Rail intercity train at Heuston Station, board a Dublin Express bus directly outside the station (every 15 minutes at peak times) and get off at Wellington Quay or Aston Quay, both within a 5 minute walk of the Olympia. You can combine your Irish Rail and Dublin Express tickets in a single booking via irishrail.ie using the Rail2Air service.
If arriving at Connolly Station, the nearest Dublin Express stop is Custom House Quay — board Route 782 or 784 towards Wellington Quay (approximately 5 minutes). The Olympia is also approximately a 20 minute walk directly from Connolly Station.
The Olympia Theatre (3Olympia Theatre) is located at 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, directly opposite Dublin Castle and on the edge of the Temple Bar area. The Eircode is D02 K135.
Dublin Express bus tickets to Dublin City (for the Olympia Theatre) start from:
€9 one-way from Dublin Airport
£8.50 one-way from Belfast
Book online at dublinexpress.ie for the best available price.
Parking in the Dame Street area is very limited, particularly on event nights. We strongly recommend travelling by Dublin Express bus to avoid parking stress. The nearest car parks include Q-Park Christchurch, APCOA Trinity Street, and Park Rite Fleet Street — but spaces fill quickly before major events. Taking the bus is the easiest and most affordable option.
Dublin Express runs services from the city centre back to Dublin Airport until 00:35 (last departure from Terminal 1), and to Belfast until late evening. After events that finish late, pick up the return Dublin Express service from Aston Quay or Wellington Quay. Use our Bus Tracker to check your service in real time.
Yes. If you are travelling with a group of 20 or more, Dublin Express offers a 20% group discount. Complete the group booking form at least 5 working days before your event and we will provide a quote and payment link.
