Use the Airlink Express Bus Service to the Central Bus Station.

Dublin Airport is situated on the outer north west suburbs of the city, about 35 minutes drive from the city centre. Dublin Bus operate the 747 Express service from outside the Airport Arrivals Terminal & the Central Bus Station, 7 days a week. This service stops on 'O Connell Street upon arrival in the City Center. Do not get off here. Wait until the Bus stops at the Central Bus Station. Your walk to the Anchor will then be approx 2 minutes only, which (with baggage) is much shorter than the walk from 'O Connell Street!  You may also use the 748 service from outside the Airport Arrivals Terminal. This service also stops on 'O Connell Street upon arrival in the City Center. Do not get off here. Wait until the Bus stops at the Central Bus Station, but make sure to get off this Bus upon arrival at the Central Bus Station, as it then continues on its journey to connect with the Train Stations. The Anchor Guesthouse is situated no more than 2 mins walk from the Central Bus Station. Our Guesthouse is the 2nd Building on the left, after walking under the Loopline  Bridge,  from the Central Bus Station. Use "Bus Station"  button for more information. Tickets to the Central Bus Station cost approx €6.50. The combined 747 & 748 service run as frequently as every 10 minutes, 7 days a week, typically as follows: