There are two main train stations in Dublin - Heuston Station and Connolly Station. The DART (suburban rail) connects from Connolly station only. The LUAS (light rail) links Heuston Station with Connolly Station.

A free shuttle bus for visitors to Showcase 2027 will run daily from Heuston Station to the RDS. On Monday this complementary bus will return from the RDS to Heuston Station at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm. On Tuesday the bus will return to Heuston Station at 3.30pm and 5pm.

The DART (suburban rail) station closest to the RDS is ‘Sandymount’ and is approximately 10 minutes on foot from the RDS.

Dublin is serviced by two Ferry companies - Irish Ferries and Stena Line - which operate out of Dublin Port (to the north).

The RDS is 16km from Dublin Airport which is serviced by European, transatlantic and international airlines. Dublin Airport is located to the north of Dublin city centre. The Aircoach company offers a regular bus service from Dublin Airport to a stop directly opposite the RDS where our event takes place.

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