Getting Here

TU Dublin Blanchardstown is easily accessible by bus. The following public bus routes currently serve the Blanchardstown area:

• Route 38 (between Damastown and Burlington Rd)
• Route 38a (between Damastown and Burlington Rd)
• 236 (between Blanchardstown and Damastown IBM)
• 238 (between Lady’s Well Road and Tyrrelstown)
• 270 (between Blanchardstown and Dunboyne Village)
• L51 & L52 (between Adamstown-Liffey Valley-Blanchardstown SC)
• N4/N6 (Blanchardstown SC and Howth Junction)
• 139 orbital bus Naas, Sallins, Clane, Rathcoffey, Maynooth
• W4 The Square - Blanchardstown SC

Bus Eireann operate a number of routes, which serve the Blanchardstown area (Crowne Plaza). These include:

• 105 (Drogheda to Blanchardstown)
• 109 (Kells to Dublin)
• 109B (Trim to Dublin)
• 111 (Trim to Dublin)
• 109X (Cavan to Dublin)
• 111X (Clonmellon to Dublin)
• NX (Navan to Dublin)

Express Bus, a private bus company, operates a number of routes across Dublin and surrounding areas. A number of routes serve Blanchardstown directly. For details, visit the Express Bus website.

A dedicated shuttle bus serves the Blanchardstown campus throughout the academic year. The first service of each weekday runs from Coolmine train station at 8.25 a.m. and serves selected stops en route to the campus arriving at approximately 8.50am. Most runs thereafter originate at the Shopping Centre. Full details of times and stops are as per Blanchardstown Shuttle Bus Timetable

The timetable is subject to change, depending on the level of demand for the service at different locations along the route. Delays may occur due to operational reasons or heavy traffic.

The Shuttle Bus is operated by Express Bus Ltd. and displays on its screen "878 TU Dublin Blanchardstown". It can be identified by the pictures below

Timetable

Blanchardstown Shuttle Bus Timetable

Timetable is Mon-Fri, teaching and exam weeks only.

Cost

The Shuttle Bus costs €2 Cash or €1.55 with a Leap card (Note: Leap Cards can be topped up on the Shuttle Bus). Please note child (16-18) leap cards are not accepted (Student or Adult only).

Stops

Tracking

The bus can be tracked at Express Bus Ltd's website. Select 878 TU Dublin - Coolmine.

Route Map

The below map is a summary of the main stops served on the route. Please check the timetable for specific times, as not all stops are served throughout the day. 

The nearest train stations to the campus are Coolmine, Castleknock and Clonsilla, all located on the Dublin/Maynooth/Longford/M3 Parkway Route. For train timetables and routes, visit www.irishrail.ie.

During the academic year, the TU Dublin shuttle operates a schedule from close to Coolmine Station, via Blanchardstown Shopping Centre.

TU Dublin promotes cycling as a viable travel option to both students and staff. There is a good network of cycle lanes around Blanchardstown and Dublin 15. On campus, we provide covered bicycle parking facilities, showers and drying rooms.

TU Dublin is easily accessible via all major road networks, including the M50 and N3. For assisted navigation, we recommend viewing our location on Google Maps.

TU Dublin encourages students, staff and guests to travel to TU Dublin by sustainable travel; but for those who cannot choose a sustainable travel mode and are dependent on travel by car, why not consider carpooling? Carpooling has many benefits including lowering traffic congestion and air pollution, reducing travel costs, and reducing car dependency. See carsharing.ie for more information. 

Paid parking is in operation on campus for both students and staff via pay and display or parking permit.

Parking Enforcement begins 23rd September 2024 for the 2024/25 Academic Year.

Parking Permits

Student Permits may be purchased online from APCOA at the following link: https://tudublinpermit.apcoa.ie/applicant

(We are using a new portal this year so you will need to set up a new account with APCOA.)

Permits cost €80 for full year or €50 per semester (Sep to Dec and Jan to August 31st)

Students may only purchase the Student Permit which allows parking in Blanchardstown only. Student permits do not allow parking  at Grangegorman, Aungier Street or Bolton Street.

Pay & Display for Short Term Visitors 

Display a valid Pay & Display ticket is required to park in a P&D space.
P&D (€1.50 per hour or €5 per day - Both Coins, Card and APCOA App and ScanPay available)

Important Information:

• Clamping in operation between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Saturdays are to be confirmed (currently not enforced). Parking is free (in designated parking areas) outside of these times.
• Cars parked in a Permit space must have a valid Parking Permit. However, if you park in a P&D space, you must display a valid P&D ticket.
• Parking in disabled parking spaces is free at all times to vehicles displaying a valid Disabled Parking Badge.
• Parking on our campus is on a first-come basis.

NO RESERVED PARKING

Disabled Parking

Permits are not required for disabled spaces where the vehicle displays a current, valid disabled card.