Transport
By Car
From Dublin Airport - 48kms (30 miles) M1, M50, N7, R410
From Dublin City - 35km (22miles) N7, R410
From Cork - 2hrs, 40 mins, N8, N7 R410
From Galway - 2hrs, 50mins M6, M4, M50, N7, R410
From Belfast - 2hrs, 20mins, M1, M50, N7, R410
By Bus/Coach:
Non-Festival Fixtures:
We are delighted to announce that Marathon Travel will offer a public bus service from Dublin city centre to all 2011/2012 Punchestown fixtures.
The bus will depart from the Boylesports Bookmakers on Westmoreland Street.
The service costs €10 single, €20 return or €16 if pre-booked with Marathon Travel.
Sunday 11th Dec, Saturday 31st Dec and Saturday 14th Jan: Pick up 11am depart Punchestown 16.00
Sunday 5th February: Pick up at 11.45 depart at 17.00
Wednesday 22nd February: pick up at 13.00 depart at 17.30
MARATHON TRAVEL - FESTIVAL SERVICE
Marathon Travel are the offical bus service partner for the 2012 Punchestown Festival.
They are operating services from Dublin city and also from Tullfarris, Blessington, Naas Court.
Local Route Prices: Single Journey - €6 Return - €10 or book online for 20% Discount - €8 return
Book in advance by phone: 01 4755010 international 0035314755010
Dublin City to Punchestown Prices: Single Journey - €10 – Return - €20 or book online for 20% Discount - €16 return
Book in advance by phone: 01 4755010 international 0035314755010
Naas to Punchestown Bus Service
Route 1:
Sallins Village/Train Station starts at 13.30 and runs every half hour (duration of trip to track 50 mins)
Popular Square - 13.40 and runs every half hour
Market Square - 13.50 and runs every half hour
Eurospar Fairgreen - Starts at 14.00 and runs every half hour
Punchestown
Route 2:
Market Square - 13.50 and runs every half hour
Osprey Hotel - 14.00 and runs every half hour
Punchestown
Return Journey - Punchestown Bus Park from 19.00 and runs every 20 minutes.
By Air
Visit www.ryanair.com our official airline partners fly from 16 different locations throughout the UK.
Please check bus/coach and rail sections for transfer details.
Car Rental
www.hertz.ie
www.budget.ie
Airlink and Dublin Bus offer a direct service from Dublin airport
By Rail
Naas/Sallins is the closest railway station to Punchestown Racecourse. During the Festival a shuttle service is available to transfer direct to the racecourse.
Contact Iarnrod Eireann for further rail details and timetables:
Ph No: +353 1 8366222
Website: www.irishrail.ie
By Ferry
Dublin City Port - 40mins
Dun Laoghaire - 45mins
Rosslare Harbour - 2hrs
Larne, Belfast - 3hrs
By Helicopter
Visit www.premieraviation.ie
Kildare Helicopters offer transfers from various airports, hotel and private locations to our heli-pad located at Punchestown racecourse. For further information please contact Billy at 086 2582248 or visit www.kildarehelicopters.com
By Taxi
Taxis can drop and collect fares directly at the main entrance.