Travelling to UCD
UCD Campuses
UCD has two campuses in Dublin. Belfield being the main University College Campus is located 4km south of Dublin city centre and UCD Smurfit School, Blackrock which located 10km from the city centre
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University College Dublin, Belfield
It is located an easily travelled distance from the city centre, and is served by many frequent bus lines (including 7B, 7D, 39A, 46A, and 145). Please see below for further information on services available including Aircoach (private shuttle bus) and City Bus options to/from UCD Belfield and Blackrock, as well as vehicular ones.
By Aircoach If traveling directly from Dublin International Airport to UCD Belfield, the Aircoach Leopardstown shuttle service will stop on the N11 at the Montrose APARTO Residences, directly opposite the UCD Belfield N11 Entrance. Shuttles leave from Terminals 1 & 2 every fifteen/thirty minutes and operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the online booking service, from a representative at the airport, or on the coach on the day of service. When boarding, ask the driver to notify you when they are approaching UCD Belfield.
Bus lines 7B, 7D, 39A, 46A, and 145 connect the city centre and UCD Belfield Campus. The 39A lets off inside UCD Belfield Campus, while others (7B, 7D, 46A, and 145) let off on the N11 slip road in front of the Montrose APARTO Residences, directly across from the UCD Belfield N11 Entrance. For fare details and timetables, please refer to the Dublin Bus website.
Traveling By Car
If traveling to UCD Belfield with your own vehicle, parking is limited on the UCD Belfield Campus. For short term parking, it is best to enter the campus by the N11 entrance and park in any Pay and Display parking space. Another option is GoCar, a cost-effective car sharing programme that accepts most international driving licenses. It is now available at UCD with a reserved space in the car park nearest the Ardmore Annex and Ardmore House.
To UCD Smurfit School, Blackrock Campus:
- Dublin Bus line 7 towards Loughlinstown/Cherrywood travels from city centre to Blackrock village.
- DART trains run from the city centre (Connolly Train Station, Tara Street Station, and Pearse Station) and drop off at Blackrock DART station. They run every 5-10 minutes and the trip takes 20 minutes.
- UCD Smurfit School, Blackrock Campus is a short walk at less than one kilometre from Blackrock village.
- If you are travelling UCD Smurfit School by car, please ensure to park in designated areas only as clampers are in operation.
- Aircoach may be back in operation for September, it has been suspended during Covid-19. Please check their website www.aircoach.ie