How to get fromGrand Canal Dock to Palmerstownby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Canal Dock to Palmerstown by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grnd Canal Quay to Palmerstown R148bus 52 / ...
33 min
€3
Drive 10.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Canal Dock to Palmerstowncar 10.3 km
13 min
€2–3
Tram, line 80 bus
1. Take the tram from Spencer Dock to Heustontram Red
2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Palmerstown R148bus 51D / ...
45 min
€5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Canal Dock to Palmerstowntaxi 10.3 km
13 min
€19–24

Grand Canal Dock to Palmerstown by foot and bus

1536Weekly Services

33 minAverage Duration

€3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.6 km
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Grand Canal Dock, Ireland and Palmerstown, Ireland?

Dublin Bus operates a bus from Grnd Canal Quay to Palmerstown R148 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 31 min.

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Palmerstown, Ireland(opens in a new window)

The Irish capital is synonymous with all things fun. Take a walk through history on the cobblestoned streets, check out the many cool bars and cafés, visit cultural highlights like the Project Arts Centre and Gallery of Photography or soak up the beauty of nature at St Stephen’s Green. Check out the country’s most iconic castle, Dublin Castle, learn about 20th-century Dublin at the Little Museum of Dublin and take in the breathtaking views of Dublin Bay. As the sun sets, sample some Irish whisky and sip on the perfect pint at The Guinness Storehouse, before partying the night away at Temple Bar.

Things to do in Palmerstown

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 Palmerstown

Castleknock Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

West County Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Aspect Hotel Park West(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley(Opens in a new window)

7.5Good

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