How to get fromDublin City University to Lucanby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin City University to Lucan by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from DCU Ballymun Road to O'Connell Brbus 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tara Street to Lucan Villagebus C3 / ...
1h 10m
€6
Drive 17.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin City University to Lucancar 17.9 km
19 min
€3–5
Line 16 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Whitehall Village to Drumcondra Stnbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Adamstowntrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Adamstown Station to Lucan Garda Stationbus L51 / ...
1h 49m
€8–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dublin City University to Lucantaxi 17.9 km
19 min
€30–40
Bus via Blanchardstown SC
1. Take the bus from DCU Collins Avenue to Blanchardstown SCbus N4
2. Take the bus from Blanchardstown SC to Lucan Villagebus L52
1h 50m
€5

Dublin City University to Lucan by foot and bus

672Weekly Services

1h 10mAverage Duration

€6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 22 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Dublin City University, Ireland and Lucan, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Dublin City University to Lucan Village via DCU Ballymun Road, O'Connell Br, and Tara Street in around 1h 10m.

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Lucan, Ireland(opens in a new window)

Lucan is a suburban town in County Dublin, located 12 km west of Dublin city centre, on the River Liffey. It is near the Strawberry Beds and Lucan Weir, and at the confluence of the River Griffeen. It is mostly in the administrative county of South Dublin, with the exception of the North Lucan areas of Laraghcon, Coldblow and Saint Catherine's Park, which are in Fingal. Road access to Lucan is from the N4, and the M50 motorway at Junction 7.

Things to do in Lucan

Aquazone (theme park)(Opens in a new window)

Aquazone is an indoor waterpark in Blanchardstown, County Dublin. The waterpark is located in the National Aquatic Centre.

Emerald Park(Opens in a new window)

Emerald Park (known from its 2010 opening to 2022 as Tayto Park) is a 22.26 ha (55 acres) amusement park and zoo located in the townland of Kilbrew, County Meath, Ireland. Upon opening, the park was themed around the Irish potato crisp brand Tayto (whose factory is adjacent to the park), and was originally conceptualised by Tayto’s then owner, farmer-turned-entrepreneur Raymond Coyle (d. 2022).

The Cú Chulainn Coaster(Opens in a new window)

The Cú Chulainn Coaster is a wooden roller coaster located at Emerald Park in Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland. Manufactured by The Gravity Group, the wooden coaster features an overbanked turn and opened on 6 June 2015.

Places to stay in Lucan

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9.1Superb

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