State Apartments at Dublin Castle

Walking

Dublin Castle is located in the city center and is easily accessible on foot from many major tourist attractions. From Trinity College, walk southwest along Dame Street. The Palace Street entrance to Dublin Castle will be on your left in about 5 minutes. From St. Patrick's Cathedral, walk northeast along Patrick Street, turn left onto Lord Edward Street, and the Castle Street entrance will be on your right. Allow approximately 10-15 minutes. No costs are involved.

Public Transport

Many bus routes stop on nearby Dame Street, Lord Edward Street, and George's Street. Bus routes include 9, 13, 15, 16, 27, 40, 49, 54a, 56a, 65, 68, 68a, 77a, 122, 123, 140, 150 and 151. The closest Luas (tram) stops are St Stephen's Green (Green Line) and Jervis (Red Line). From the bus stop on Dame Street, walk a few minutes west to the Palace Street entrance. A single fare on Dublin Bus or Luas is approximately €2.00-€3.30, depending on the distance.

Taxi/Ride-Share

Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available throughout Dublin. A short taxi ride from O'Connell Street to Dublin Castle will typically cost between €9-€11 and take approximately 5 minutes, depending on traffic. There is no visitor parking at Dublin Castle. The nearest public car parks are Q-Park Christchurch and Park Rite Drury Street.