Getting There

By DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit)
  • Take the DART to Sandymount Station, which is the closest stop to the venue.
  • From there, it’s a 10-minute walk to RDS Simmonscourt.

By Dublin Bus

Several Dublin Bus routes stop near the venue, including:

  • Route 4, 7, 18, 27X, 47 – These buses stop close to the Merrion Road entrance of the RDS.
  • Check the Dublin Bus website (www.dublinbus.ie) for real-time schedules.

 

By Luas (Tram Service)
  • Take the Luas Green Line to Charlemont or Ranelagh.
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Parking at RDS Simmonscourt
  • On-site parking is available at RDS Simmonscourt Car Park.
  • Parking is charged per day, and availability may be limited during peak times.

Nearby Parking Options
  • Merrion Road Car Park – Close to the venue, a convenient option if the main lot is full.
  • Q-Park Setanta (Dawson St.) – A secure parking facility in the city center with public transport access to the RDS.
From Dublin City Centre
  • (Approx. 10-15 minutes)
  • Head south on O’Connell Street towards D’Olier Street.
  • Take the R138 (Merrion Square / Merrion Road) towards Ballsbridge.
  • Continue straight on Merrion Road (R118).
  • Turn left onto Simmonscourt Road – the venue will be on your right.

 

From Dublin Airport
  • (Approx. 30-40 minutes)
    Exit Dublin Airport via the M1 motorway, heading south towards Dublin City.
  • Take the exit for M50 Southbound.
  • Merge onto M50 and continue towards N11 exit.
  • Follow N11 into the city, merging onto Merrion Road (R118).
  • Turn left onto Simmonscourt Road – follow signs for RDS Simmonscourt.

From M50 Motorway

(North & Southbound)

  • From the North: Take Exit 14 (N31 Leopardstown/Stillorgan), continue via N11 to Merrion Road, and turn left at Simmonscourt Road.
  • From the South: Take Exit 15 (Cornelscourt/Leopardstown), follow signs for City Centre, then take Merrion Road (R118) to Simmonscourt Road.