Getting to Wicklow Town
How to reach Wicklow Town by Commuter train, bus, taxi, car, or bicycle.
Train
Wicklow has its own station and it is a through-station on the Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort line, with trains in both directions. It is also the outer end of the South Eastern Commuter corridor, which runs Dublin Connolly to Gorey calling at Bray, Greystones, Kilcoole, Wicklow, Rathdrum, Arklow and Gorey. The DART does not come here: it terminates at Greystones, about twenty kilometres north, and anyone told they can take the DART to Wicklow has been misinformed. Two things matter for planning. The service is infrequent by Dublin standards, with roughly six weekday trains toward Dublin Connolly and about four toward Rosslare Europort, plus a limited Gorey and Wexford service, and a thinner timetable at weekends; miss one and the next may be hours away. And the station is not in the town. It sits on Station Road on the high ground northwest of the centre, about 1.6 kilometres by road from Market Square, which is twenty to twenty-five minutes on foot with a hill in it. Plan a taxi if you have luggage or limited mobility.
- Station
- Wicklow railway station, Station Road, about 1.6km northwest of Market Square by road, a 20 to 25 minute walk with a climb
- Line
- Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort, and the Dublin Connolly to Gorey South Eastern Commuter service
- Frequency
- Roughly six weekday services toward Dublin Connolly and about four toward Rosslare Europort, with a limited Gorey and Wexford service and a reduced weekend timetable
- Dart
- The DART does not serve Wicklow. It terminates at Greystones, about 20km north.
- Journey Time
- Around 1 hour 10 minutes to Dublin Connolly, depending on the service
Tips
- •Check the timetable before you travel in either direction. This is a low-frequency line and there is no turn-up-and-go service.
- •The station is over a kilometre and a half uphill from the town centre. Budget 20 to 25 minutes on foot, or book a taxi.
- •Do not plan around the DART. It stops at Greystones and does not reach Wicklow.
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Northbound and southbound trains
Wicklow Town station. Updates every minute
Bus
Wicklow Town is better served by bus than by train for most Dublin journeys, and the buses stop closer to where you actually want to be. Bus Eireann route 133 is the workhorse, running roughly hourly between Wicklow and Dublin and continuing to Dublin Airport, with a stop at the Tesco on the northern edge of the town about 550 metres from the railway station. Bus Eireann route 131 also serves the town. Wexford Bus runs services along the same corridor, and TFI Local Link operates the rural connections into the county, including toward Glendalough and Redcross, which is how you get to the mountains without a car. Local Link services are infrequent and timetable-dependent rather than a turn-up service.
- To Dublin
- Bus Eireann route 133, roughly hourly, continuing to Dublin Airport
- Other Operators
- Bus Eireann route 131 and Wexford Bus along the same coastal corridor
- Local Link
- TFI Local Link runs the rural routes from Wicklow into the county, including toward Glendalough and Redcross
- Stops
- Town-centre stops plus a stop at Tesco on the northern edge of town, about 550m from the railway station
Tips
- •For Dublin Airport the 133 is usually simpler than the train, which would need a change and a separate airport connection.
- •Local Link services into the Wicklow Mountains run to a sparse timetable. Check both directions before committing to a day trip.
- •Confirm current timetables on Transport for Ireland rather than relying on printed times at the stop.
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Taxi
There are local taxi operators in the town rather than a busy rank, and they matter more here than in most towns because of the gap between the railway station and the centre. The walk from the station down to Market Square is 1.6 kilometres with a hill, which is fine with a day bag and unpleasant with luggage. Taxis are also the practical way to reach Brittas Bay, Wicklow Head or Tinakilly and Hunter's out at Rathnew if you have not brought a car. Book ahead in the evening and at weekends.
- Operators
- Wicklow Kabs, +353 404 66888. Sixty Six One Hundred Cabs, 58 Main Street, +353 404 66100.
- Station Transfer
- Wicklow railway station to the town centre is about 1.6km by road
- Booking
- Phone ahead rather than expecting a rank, particularly in the evening
Tips
- •Book the station transfer before you arrive if you have luggage.
- •Ask for an estimate when you book runs out to Brittas Bay or Wicklow Head.
- •Evenings and Regatta week are the hardest times to get a car at short notice.
Driving
Most people arrive by car. From Dublin it is roughly an hour down the M11 and N11 and then in on the R750, and the road is dual carriageway for most of the way. Wicklow Town is compact and the parking is cheap by Irish standards, but it is nearly all pay and display and the two-hour maximum in the main town car parks catches people out. The Murrough car park, out by the playground and the pump track, is fifty cent for the whole day and is the obvious place to leave the car for anything more than a quick errand. Manntains car park is 1.20 euro for the day. The main town and SuperValu car parks are 1.20 euro an hour Monday to Saturday with a two-hour limit. Parking is free on Sundays and there is a fifteen-minute grace period on street parking.
- From Dublin
- About 1 hour via the M11 and N11, then the R750 into the town
- From Dublin Airport
- About 1 hour 15 minutes via the M50 and M11
- Parking
- Main town and SuperValu car parks 1.20 euro per hour, two-hour maximum, Mon-Sat. Murrough car park 0.50 euro per day. Manntains car park 1.20 euro per day. Free on Sundays.
- Beaches
- Brittas Bay is about 12km south on the R750, with pay car parks at both the north and south beaches
Tips
- •Use the Murrough car park for a long stay. Fifty cent for the day is the cheapest parking you will find on this coast.
- •The R750 and the Brittas Bay car parks back up badly on fine summer weekends. Go early or late.
- •Parking rates were taken from Wicklow Town's own Find Us page in August 2026. Check the machine before you pay.
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Cycling
The town itself is small and flat along the quays and the Murrough, and the Murrough path is a genuinely good traffic-free run north. Beyond the town it gets serious quickly: the R750 south toward Brittas Bay is rolling and carries fast traffic in summer, and the roads west into the Wicklow Mountains climb hard. No bike-hire operator based in Wicklow Town was confirmed in this research pass, so plan to bring a bike or hire in Dublin. There is a pump track and a skate park at the Murrough for anyone travelling with children on wheels.
- Hire
- No bike-hire operator based in Wicklow Town was confirmed at the time of writing; arrange hire in Dublin
- Traffic-free
- The Murrough path north from the harbour
- Terrain
- Flat along the coast, steep and demanding on any road heading west into the mountains
Tips
- •The Murrough path is shared with walkers and dogs. Ride it slowly.
- •The R750 toward Brittas Bay is busy and fast on summer weekends.
- •There is a pump track and skate park at the Murrough beside the car park.
From the Airport
Live options for reaching the village from the nearest airports. Times and fares are a guide and can change with traffic or operator schedules.
Dublin AirportDUB
75 km away- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Cost
- Single fare on the Bus Eireann network; check current pricing
The 133 runs roughly hourly between Wicklow and Dublin and continues to the airport, which makes it the simplest public-transport option from the town.
Operator: Bus Eireann
- Duration
- About 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cost
- Fuel plus M50 eFlow toll
The M50 is barrier-free tolled; pay online by 8pm the following day or you will be fined. Hire cars usually handle this but confirm with the rental company.
- Duration
- About 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cost
- Agree the fare before travelling
Local Wicklow operators will do airport runs but need booking well ahead. This is the most expensive option by a wide margin.
- Duration
- About 2 hours 15 minutes including the transfer
- Cost
- Irish Rail fare plus a Dublin Airport bus
There is no rail link to Dublin Airport. You would take the train to Dublin Connolly and then a bus or taxi onward, which is why the 133 is usually the better choice.
Operator: Irish Rail
Leap Card
The Leap Card is Ireland's national reusable transport card and it works on Bus Eireann and TFI services serving Wicklow as well as on Dublin Bus, Luas and DART for the Dublin end of a journey. It is cheaper than paying cash on TFI-integrated services. Buy it in Spar, Centra, Londis or online and top it up in the same shops or through the app.
- Cost
- 5 euro for the card plus top-up
- Savings
- Cheaper than cash fares on TFI-integrated services
- Where To Get
- Spar, Centra, Londis and online
Parking
Parking options in and around Wicklow Town. On busy weekends, arriving early or taking the Commuter train is recommended.
Main town car park and SuperValu car park
1.20 euro per hour Monday to Saturday, two-hour maximum stay. Short-stay parking for the town centre, Main Street and Market Square. Rates from Wicklow Town's own Find Us page, confirmed 2026-08-06; confirm on the machine before paying.
Murrough car park
0.50 euro per day. All-day parking out on the Murrough, beside the playground, pump track and skate park, and the obvious place to leave the car for the Murrough walk. The cheapest parking in the town by a wide margin.
Manntains car park
1.20 euro per day. All-day town-centre parking, better value than the hourly car parks if you are staying more than two hours.
Glen Beach Cliff Walk car park
Free, open 24 hours. A free car park with picnic tables and bins at the trailhead of the Glen Beach Cliff Walk, just under 2km south of the town centre off the Dunbur Road. It fills on fine weekends.
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Getting Around Ireland →Top Tip
The Commuter train is the best way to get to Wicklow Town. You arrive right in the heart of Wicklow Town, there’s no parking hassle, and you can enjoy a meal and a drink without worrying about driving home.