Travel by bus

At Central Park public bus services are enhanced by the provision of a FREE private Central Park bus service, which links the site to both Dublin city centre and Blackrock in the peak periods. For this reason travel by bus is an attractive and practical option for many.

Below we have provided a range of useful information on the use of both Dublin Bus services and the Central Park bus, including links to timetables, maps and fare advice.

In summary there are 2 Dublin Bus services which pass within a reasonable walking distance of Central Park. These are services 114 and 47.

* It should be noted that the NTA journey planner does not include details of the Central Park bus service.

• Local Dublin Bus Services

  As noted above there are 2 Dublin Bus services which pass within a convenient walking distance of Central Park. These are:
  > 114: Ticknock to Blackrock station (via Leopardstown)
  > 47: Fleet Street to Belarmine (via Leopardstown).
  
  A map illustrating the stops served by these buses, along with other buses which serve the wider Leopardstown area, can be seen by clicking here

• Dublin Bus Timetables and Real Time Information

  PDF copies of timetables are not available for Dublin Bus services how timetables can be searched for and viewed online at the Dublin Bus website: click here
  
  Real time information is also available to provide you with up to the minute updates on your service. To view this real time information please click here and search by either service number, stop address or stop number.
  
  Local stop numbers can be identified on this map

• Paying for journeys by Dublin Bus

  There are a number of ways to pay for your journey by Dublin Bus. Which one suits you best will depend upon how often you travel however it is important to get it right as there as some significant savings to be made. It is also much easier to avoid using cash as correct change in coins is required. No notes can be used and change cannot be given.
  
  Tax Saver Tickets: Save up to 52%
  Tax Saver Commuter tickets are best suited to those who travel by public transport on a frequent basis. The cost of a ticket is deducted from your salary before taxation allowing you to save up to 52% on the cost of the ticket. Tax Saver tickets, which can be either monthly or annual, should be ordered via MyBenefits.
  For further information on how Tax Saver tickets work and the savings that can be made visit taxsaver.ie. To order your ticket please inquire through MyBenefits.
  
  Leap Cards
  Leap Card is the new way to pay for travel around Dublin. It is suited to those who travel infrequently but want to save some money, and can be used on Luas, Dublin Bus DART and Commuter Rail services.
  
  All you need to do is buy your Leap Card, top it up with travel credit and away you go. You will always be charged the cheapest fare option which can be up to 15% cheaper than cash fares. What's more, if you use your Leap card regularly within any 1 day or 7 day period the cost of your travel will be capped at the price you would have paid for a flexi ticket.
  
  For more information please visit www.leapcard.ie or contact us
  
  Single & Return Tickets
  Single and return tickets are suited to those who are making a one off journey. Fares can be paid on bus (exact change needed), and are the most expensive way of paying for your journey. If you do plan on paying with cash on bus you can calculate your fare by clicking here
  
  Other ticket options
  A number of other ticket options are available however these options are also all covered by the options identified above. For further information on the full range of fare options please click here