Easter Festival Travel

Marathon Bus

Return Bus Transport from Dublin

Departs from Wellington Quay (Stop 135101). Pre-booking is essential. Price is for a return ticket from Dublin to Fairyhouse. Please note time changes for each day.

Saturday 4th April - 11am at Wellington Quay Bus Stop 135101. Depart Fairyhouse Racecourse (avenue) at 6pm to Wellington Quay Bus Stop 135101.

Sunday 5th April - 11am at Wellington Quay Bus Stop 135101. Depart Fairyhouse Racecourse (avenue) at 6pm to Wellington Quay Bus Stop 135101.

Monday 6th April - 11am at Wellington Quay Bus Stop 135101. Depart Fairyhouse Racecourse (avenue) at 6:45pm to Wellington Quay Bus Stop 135101.

Train & FREE Shuttle Bus

M3 Parkway Shuttle Bus

Irish Rail trains depart Dublin, Connolly Station with a free shuttle bus collection to all train ticket holders. Return each day from Fairyhouse Racecourse Avenue to catch train to Connolly Station.

Saturday 4th April - Pick up from M3 Parkway from these trains arriving at - 11:28am, 12:28pm, 13:28pm. Return to M3 Parkway from Fairyhouse Racecourse (avenue) 30 minutes after the last race.

Sunday 5th April - Pick up from M3 Parkway from these trains arriving at - 11:33am, 12:30pm, 13:30pm. Return to M3 Parkway from Fairyhouse Racecourse (avenue) 30 minutes after the last race.

Monday 6th April - Pick up from M3 Parkway from these trains arriving at - 11:32am, 12:29pm, 13:29pm. Return to M3 Parkway from Fairyhouse Racecourse (avenue) 30 minutes after the last race.

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FREE Local Bus

Return to Surrounding Local Villages

We have a local shuttle bus that will pick up and drop off racegoers from Ashbourne, Ratoath, Dunshaughlin and Dunboyne. Please note this is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday 4th April - Pick up from Dunshaughlin (beside the church car park) via Dunboyne (main street beside the church) at 11:30am. Second bus pick up from 12:30pm. Pick up from Ashbourne (Kelly's Pub) via Ratoath (Auld Stand pub) at 11:30am. Second bus pick up from 12:30pm. Return buses half an hour after the last race from 6pm until 7:30pm to Ratoath, Ashbourne, Dunshaughlin and Dunboyne.

Sunday 5th April - Pick up from Dunshaughlin (beside the church car park) via Dunboyne (main street beside the church) at 11:30am. Second bus pick up from 12:30pm. Pick up from Ashbourne (Kelly's Pub) via Ratoath (Auld Stand pub) at 11:30am. Second bus pick up from 12:30pm. Return buses half an hour after the last race from 6pm until 7:30pm to Ratoath, Ashbourne, Dunshaughlin and Dunboyne.

Monday 6th April - The first bus will run from 11am at each location of Ratoath (Auld Stand pub), Ashbourne (Kelly's pub), Dunboyne (main street beside the church) and Dunshaughlin (beside the church car park). The second bus will run from 12pm at each location of Ratoath, Ashbourne, Dunboyne and Dunshaughlin. Return buses half an hour after the last race from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Navan Racecourse

Park & Ride

Our friends at Navan Racecourse have opened up their car park and will be offering a bus service to Fairyhouse during the Easter Festival weekend. The bus will also make a pit-stop at the Fairgreen in Navan. TICKETS ON SALE SOON.

Saturday 4th April - Pick up from 11:30am at Navan Racecourse with a stop off enroute at the Fairgreen. Return to the Fairgreen & Navan Racecourse 30 minutes after the last race.

Sunday 5th April - Pick up from 11:30am at Navan Racecourse with a stop off enroute at the Fairgreen. Return to the Fairgreen & Navan Racecourse 30 minutes after the last race.

Monday 6th April - Pick up from 11am at Navan Racecourse with a stop off enroute at the Fairgreen. Return to the Fairgreen & Navan Racecourse 30 minutes after the last race.

Car Parking at Fairyhouse

Free Car Parking

We have ample free parking at Fairyhouse, but please allow sufficient time for arrival gates will open approximately 2 hours before the first race. Please also be aware that there will be traffic congestion on departure and to follow guidance from the car parking stewards.

Public Transport

Getting to Fairyhouse Racecourse

The closest train station to Fairyhouse is the M3 Parkway - these trains depart from Dublin Connolly station. A complimentary shuttle bus to all train ticket holders operates from the M3 Parkway during the Easter Festival. Trains can be booked on www.irishrail.ie. Getting to Fairyhouse by Bus - please check Plan A Journey | Transport for Ireland for up to date timetables.

Directions and Parking

How To Get To Fairyhouse

There are a number of options available when travelling to Fairyhouse Racecourse.

PARKING

Car parking is free, but we do advise customers to allow ample time for their journey on race days.

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