Rail2Air by Dublin Express

Train journeys to Dublin Airport

Dublin Express has partnered with Irish Rail for the first of its kind partnership, bringing you directly from train to plane and back again on public transport to Dublin Airport and across Ireland.

Enjoy a streamlined journey without the hassle of separate bookings with our combined ticket option, now available exclusively on the Irish Rail website.

Booking your combined ticket

  • Visit the Irish Rail website.
  • Select your starting station and destination as Heuston Station.
  • Choose your preferred travel times.
  • Add on your Dublin Express single or return trip as an optional extra.
  • Complete your booking and receive your combined rail and coach tickets.
  • Make sure to keep your ticket to show to the Dublin Express coach driver.

Experience the ease and convenience of integrated travel with Dublin Express and Irish Rail. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, our combined service ensures a hassle-free journey from start to finish.

Why choose a combined rail and coach service?

Timesaving & Efficient

Our combined service is designed to get you to the airport as reliably and efficiently as possible. With Irish Rail routes to Dublin running at a 99.5% reliability and a Dublin Express coach leaving Heuston Station every 15 minutes at peak times there’s no waiting around - just a smooth, swift journey from train to plane via Dublin Express coach.

Car parking

Traveling to the train station by car? With DAA advising people to find alternative routes to Dublin Airport due to a shortage of parking options why not avail of one of the many Irish Rail car parks located around Ireland and avail of parking for less. With weekly parking from just €9.

Comfort & Amenities

Enjoy the premium comforts of both Irish Rail and Dublin Express. Relax in comfortable seats, stay connected with free onboard Wi-Fi, charge your devices with USB ports, and take advantage of ample luggage space.

Convenient & Seamless Connections

Travel from anywhere in Ireland to Dublin Airport on public transport with ease. Board any rail service straight to Heuston Station, where a Dublin Express coach will be waiting to take you straight to Dublin Airport through the port tunnel. The journey from Heuston Station takes just over 30 mins to Dublin Airport.

Book your coach and rail tickets today

To book your Rail2Air ticket please visit irishrail.ie or book directly from Heuston to Dublin Airport using our journey planner at the top of the page.

Frequent services

Arrive at Heuston Station and board a Dublin Express coach directly outside every 15 mins at peak times.

Fastest coach transfer

Travel between Heuston Station and Dublin Airport in just over 30 mins via Port Tunnel.

Travel in comfort

Enjoy free Wi-Fi and USB charging on board our coaches, as well as plenty of luggage storage on both train and coach.

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