Getting to Greystones
How to reach Greystones by DART, bus, taxi, car, or bicycle.
DART Train
The easiest way to reach Greystones from Dublin. Greystones is the southern terminus of the DART line, so it is the end of the track and you cannot overshoot your stop. Trains run from Dublin Connolly, Tara Street, and Pearse, calling at Bray one stop before. The DART is also the practical link to Bray now that the Cliff Walk between the two towns is closed.
- From
- Dublin Connolly Station
- Duration
- About 50-65 minutes
- Frequency
- Roughly every 30 minutes off-peak, more often at peak
- Fare
- Adult single from around €2-3 with a Leap Card (TFI fare); cash tickets are higher
- First Train
- Check Irish Rail for exact first and last services
- Last Train
- Check Irish Rail for exact first and last services
Tips
- •Greystones is the end of the line; the electric DART has run here since 2000.
- •Buy a Leap Card before you travel; it is cheaper than single tickets and works on DART, buses, and Luas.
- •Bray is one stop north, the quickest way to hop between the two towns while the Cliff Walk is closed.
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Bus
Local Go-Ahead Ireland routes link Greystones with Bray and Newcastle: the L1, L2, and L3 serve the town and the surrounding area. Dublin Bus runs the X1 and X2 express routes at peak times. Note that the older 84 and 184 routes were discontinued in early 2025 under BusConnects, so do not rely on those numbers; check the current TFI timetables before travelling.
- From
- Bray, Newcastle, and Dublin (peak)
- Duration
- Varies by route and traffic
- Route
- L1 / L2 / L3 (Go-Ahead, Bray-Greystones-Newcastle); X1 / X2 (Dublin Bus, peak express)
- Fare
- Adult single from around €2 with a Leap Card
Tips
- •The DART is usually faster and more reliable than the bus for the Dublin trip.
- •The 84 and 184 routes were discontinued in January 2025; use the L1/L2/L3 and X1/X2 instead.
- •Leap Card fares are cheaper than cash.
Taxi
Taxis are available in Greystones and from Dublin. Booking via an app gives an upfront fare estimate. There are local taxi services in the town as well as the main Dublin apps.
- From City
- Varies; book via app for an estimate
- From Airport
- Varies; airport taxi fares are zoned, confirm before you travel
- Tip
- Confirm the fare before you get in, especially from the airport.
Tips
- •FreeNow is the main taxi app covering the Dublin and Wicklow area.
- •Book ahead for evening return trips from the harbour.
Useful Links
Driving
Greystones is about 35-45 minutes from Dublin city centre via the N11 / M11, longer in rush hour. There is parking around the harbour, the marina, and the town centre, which fills up on sunny weekends and on market Sundays in summer.
- From City
- ~35-45 minutes from Dublin city centre via the N11 / M11
- From Airport
- ~50-60 minutes from Dublin Airport
- Parking
- Parking around the harbour, the marina, and the town centre
Tips
- •Arrive early on sunny weekends; the harbour car park fills fast.
- •The DART is often easier than driving if you are coming from Dublin.
Useful Links
Cycling
The flat coastal path south from Greystones toward Kilcoole makes for easy, scenic cycling, and the harbour and town centre are quick to get around on a bike. Longer Wicklow routes climb inland for stronger cyclists.
- Distance
- Flat coastal path south to Kilcoole
- Duration
- Varies
- Route
- Flat coastal path and town centre
- Terrain
- Flat along the coast; hilly inland toward the Glen of the Downs and Wicklow
Tips
- •The South Beach to Kilcoole coastal path is flat and pleasant.
- •Bring a lock; use the racks near the harbour and the DART station.
Useful Links
From the Airport
Live options for reaching the village from the nearest airports. Times and fares are a guide and can change with traffic or operator schedules.
Dublin AirportDUB
45 km away- Duration
- 50-60 minutes
- Cost
- Varies; airport fares are zoned
Confirm the fare before leaving, or book via FreeNow for an upfront price.
- Duration
- 50-60 minutes
- Cost
- Car hire from the airport
Take the M50 south, then the N11 / M11 to Greystones. Parking around the harbour and town centre.
Operator: Car hire desks in airport arrivals
Leap Card
The Leap Card is the reusable transport card for Dublin and the surrounding area. It works on DART, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead, Luas, and commuter rail, and fares are cheaper than cash. Buy one at any Spar, Centra, or Londis, or at DART stations.
- Cost
- €5 for the card plus credit top-up
- Savings
- Cheaper than single cash tickets
- Where To Get
- Spar, Centra, Londis, DART stations, or online
- Visitor Option
- Leap Visitor Card: unlimited travel options for tourists (24hr / 72hr / 7-day)
Planning the wider trip?
Our country-level primer covers national rail, intercity buses, airports, the Leap Card, and whether you actually need a hire car for your trip around Ireland.
Getting Around Ireland →Top Tip
The DART is the best way to get to Greystones. You arrive right in the heart of Greystones, there’s no parking hassle, and you can enjoy a meal and a drink without worrying about driving home.