How to DCU Business School
You can choose several ways to get to DCU Business School. If you’re not familiar with Dublin, driving might not be our best choice due to traffic and parking reasons. Public transportation is usually very efficient, as well as cycling. If you prefer taxis or private transportation check here.
Public Transportation
Here is information on Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann, Private buses and Train connections to the DCU Campuses.
Dublin Bus/Go Ahead
You can also click here to download a ‘Spider Map’ of connections to DCU.
DCU is served by the following busses:
| Campus | Bus Number | Bus Stop |
| DCU Glasnevin Campus | 4, 9, 11, 13 | Ballymun Road (Stop # 37/4680) |
| 31D, 42D, 44, 70D, 104, 202 | DCU Helix (Stop # 7571) | |
| 1, 16, 41, 41a,b,c, 33 | Swords Road (Stop # 205/213) | |
| 109a (Kells), 126 (Naas) | Collins Ave (Stop # 135021) | |
| DCU St. Patrick’s Campus | 1, 11, 13, 16, 33, 41, 41a,b,c, 44, 126 | Swords Road (Stop # 21/45) |
| DCU All Hallows Campus | 1, 11, 13, 16, 33, 41, 41a,b,c, 44, 126 | Swords Road (Stop # 21/45) |
You can download the Transport app for Ireland Real-Time App for up to date info on busses.
Click here for Dublin Bus timetables
Click here for Go Ahead Timetables [Bus Routes 104 & 202]
Bus Eireann
- 101 – Drogheda, Balbriggan, Dublin via the Swords Road (Swords Road (Stop # 21/45))
- 109A – Kells, Navan, Dunshaughlin, Ratoath, Ashbourne, Airport, DCU (Collins Ave (Stop # 135021/#1646/#1644))
- 126 – Kildare – Newbridge – Naas – DCU (Collins Ave (Stop # 135021/#1646/#1644))
Click here for Bus Eireann timetables.
Private Busses
Matthews Coaches
- Route 1: Dundalk/Drogheda – DCU Glasnevin (Direct) (NEW)
- Route 2: Bettystown – Laytown – Dublin (Whitehall Road)
- Route 3: Dundalk – Drogheda – Dublin (Whitehall Road)
Contact & Timetables: http://commuter.matthews.ie/
Drumcondra Train Station
Drumcondra Train Station is currently the closest train station to the DCU campuses, with DCU St. Patrick’s and All Hallows Campuses being approx 10/15 mins walk north along the Drumcondra Road and DCU Glasnevin approx 25/30 mins walk also north along Drumcondra Road.
There are no direct connections to Drumcondra from both Dublin Connolly and Dublin Heuston.
Commuter Direct Routes via Drumcondra
- Maynooth/Leixlip – Dublin Pearse
- Newbridge/Naas&Sallins – Grand Canal Dock
For further information and timetables click here to use the Irish Rail Journey Planner.
The following busses connections are available from the station:
- DCU Glasnevin: 11, 13, 44
- DCU St. Patrick’s and All Hallows: 1, 11, 13, 16, 33, 41, 44
By Car
There are four main car parking facilities available on the DCU campus for visitors. No Overnight Parking is permitted without prior authorisation. Clamping is in operation throughout the campus.
You must use CP1 (Car Park 1).
| Car Parking | Available Number of Spaces(Approx) |
| CP1 (Multi-Story) | 800 |
| CP2 (Creche) | 235 |
| CP3 (Invent) | 107 |
| CP4 (Library) | 100 |
| Sports Car Park | 80 |
| Residences | 90 |
| Total number of spaces | 1412 |