Welcome to The Grafton Hotel, your entry point to easy city travel in Dublin!
Explore Dublin's varied transportation choices from The Grafton Hotel's central Dublin location. With easy access to buses, trams, trains, and bikes, we're the ideal starting point for your Dublin explorations.
Dublin Bus
The Grafton Hotel’s closest Dublin Bus Stops
The closest Dublin Bus stops are located on George’s Street, Dawson Street and St Stephens Green taking you to and from all areas of Dublin and its suburbs. These bus stops are located just a couple of minutes on foot from the Grafton Hotel.
You can use Google Maps to plan your journey or download a Journey Planner Apps available to your phone.
Dublin Bus fares and tickets
- Paying with cash - No change is given.
- Prepaid tickets - Magnetic prepaid tickets must be inserted into the bus validator when boarding
- Leap Cards – There are Adult Leap Cards, Child Leap Cards, Young Adult and Student Leap Cards. Information on using Leap Cards is available at leapcard.ie
In general, the fare you pay is based on the number of stages you travel. There is also a City Centre fare.
Accessibility
On all low-floor buses, there is one space for a person using a wheelchair. Wheelchairs can be accommodated up to a size of 70cm wide and 120cm long. All buses will stop if there is a wheelchair user at the bus stop. Learn more.
Luas - Tram
The Grafton Hotel’s closest Luas Station
The Luas at St Stephen's Green is only a couple of minutes' walk from The Grafton Hotel. Trams for both Red and Green Line can be accessed here.
About the Luas
Dublin’s tram system is called Luas. The name Luas is the Irish word for speed.
There are 2 tram lines that connect suburban parts of Dublin. The Green Line runs from the south side to the north side of the city; while the Red Line, connects the southwestern to The Point in Dublin Docklands, on the west.
Consult operating hours here.
Ticket Options
- Single and return tickets
- 7-day and 30-day tickets
- TFI Leap Card
- Student Tickets
- Child Tickets
- Luas Tax Saver Tickets
Accessibility Information
Passengers requiring assistance should call 0818 300 604. More information.
Luas Customer Care hours are:
- Monday to Friday 7:00am – 7:00pm
- Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Dart & Rail
DART
In Dublin, you can find 2 types of trains and rails:
- DART trains
- Commuter trains or Rails
DART stands for ‘Dublin Area Rapid Transit’ and is a high-frequency service along Dublin’s coastline.
The DART route runs from North Dublin's Malahide or Howth stations south to Greystones in County Wicklow. DART services operate every 10 minutes all day.
Rail
Commuter services serve suburbs and satellite towns in the Greater Dublin area. They are split up into four lines:
- Northern Commuter
- Southeastern Commuter
- Southwestern Commuter
- Western Commuter
However, you can occasionally encounter services which commence on one line and terminate on another. Check out Dublin’s train map.
Commuter Services are provided by Irish Rail.
The Grafton Hotel’s closest Train Station
Tara Street and Pearse Street Stations are approximately 10 minutes’ walk from The Grafton Hotel.
Tara Street Station connects you to the DART network for quick access to charming coastal towns like Howth and Bray, as well as suburban areas within the city.
Pearse Street Station offers DART trains to coastal destinations like Malahide and Dun Laoghaire, along with intercity rail services, making it a convenient gateway to explore other parts of Ireland.
Bikes
The Grafton Hotel’s closest Dublin Bike Stations
These are some of the many Dublin Bike Stations we are close to:
- Clarendon Row
- Kevin Street
- Stephen's Green South
- York Street East
Bike rental
If you’d like to bike around Dublin, you can use Dublin Bikes, run by Dublin City Council and sponsored by Now TV.
This is a self-service bike rental system. The Dublin Bikes scheme by purchasing either:
- A 1-day ticket
- A 3-day ticket
- An annual card
The first 30 minutes of every journey are free with your ticket. After 30 minutes, rental charges apply. Check out their subscriptions here.
Private Car Hire
Looking for personalized transportation in Dublin?
Whether you're seeking comfort, flexibility, or the convenience of door-to-door service, private car hire is an excellent option. Discover reliable and comfortable rides that cater to your preferences and schedule, making your Dublin journey even more tailored to your needs.
For a touch of luxury and professionalism, indulge in chauffeur services provided by Dublin Chauffeur Services, Devine, Blacklane and Optimum.
More Special Offers
Dine & Dream
Experience an unforgettable trip to Dublin that you and your partner will never forget. Includes:
- Overnight stay
- 3-course dinner with a bottle of wine in Bartley's.
- Bottle of house wine during your meal
- Traditional Irish buffet breakfast.
- Early check-in and late check-out - subject to availability.
Stay More and Save More
Slip away from the everyday and save up to 25% off our best available rate when you stay 5 or 7 nights at The Grafton Hotel.
- Spacious air-conditioned room
- Luxury in-room amenities including Nespresso coffee machines and Rituals bathroom amenities
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
- Discounted off-site parking nearby
Friends In The City
Everything you need for the perfect shared overnight stay is here, so get the gang together and join us. Includes:
- Overnight stay with breakfast in the morning
- Bottle of prosecco
- Complimentary light bites in the Bar
- Late Check Out & Early Check In*
- Discounted parking nearby.