Dublin’s only airport is located 12 kilometres north of the city centre.

Taxi The average fare into the city from the airport rank outside arrivals is €18. Dublin traffic is among the worst in Europe, so allow at least an hour for journeys during the rush hour.

Car Follow signs to the M50 motorway Southbound, which normally takes about half-an-hour to get you into town.

Bus Aircoach and the Airlink Express Coach both take 30 minutes to bring you into Dublin for respective fares of €6 and €4.50. The latter also connects with Busaras, Connolly and Heuston railway stations.

Rail While somewhat erroneously named, the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) does provide cheap and relatively easy access to the city’s coastal suburbs. One-way tickets cost between €1.25 and €2.60. Three-day Rolling Rail passes are €12.30. www.irishrail.ie/dart/home

Buses Dublin Bus operates a comprehensive service to all parts of the city and its environs. Overseas visitors are often surprised by how early some routes stop running, so make sure to consult the relevant timetables. Single fares range from 85 cents to €1.75, exact money only. A one-day Rambler ticket is €5. www.dublinbus.ie

Trams Launched amid considerable fanfare in September 2004, the LUAS links Dublin’s Heuston and Connolly mainline rail stations and then extends to Tallaght in the south and Sandyford in the north. One-way tickets cost between €1.30 and €2. A day-pass is €4.50 or €6 for a “Combi” that includes travel on Dublin Bus. www.luas.ie

Taxis Dublin’s 10,000 licensed taxi operators have a reputation for honesty and reliability that’s the envy of many other cities. Overcharging does occasionally occur, so check when you get in the cab that the meter isn’t already running. The minimum fare of €3.25 increases to €3.50 between 10pm and 8pm, with an additional 50-cent charge thereafter at all times.