The average bus between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Kilmainham Gaol takes 46 min and the fastest bus takes 30 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilmainham Gaol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Kilmainham Gaol. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin Airport (DUB) is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Kilmainham Gaol at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Merchant's Quay and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilmainham Gaol. However, there are services departing from Dublin Airport (DUB) station and arriving at Kilmainham Gaol station via Merchant's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Merchant's Quay station.
Book your Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilmainham Gaol bus tickets online with Dublin Express and Dublin Bus.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Kilmainham Gaol is 10.5 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Dublin Express operates a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Merchant's Quay every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €1–12 and the journey takes 31 min.