Getting to the hospital
This page provides information on how to get to the hospital by road, train, or bicycle. It is a good idea to find out the best entrance to use before you get here. Our wayfinding tool will help you find this information.
Driving
From the M50 northbound (from N11, N81, N7, N4)
At junction 6, use the left lane to take the N3 to Castleknock. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Navan Rd/R147. Continue straight on R147 for approximately 6 km. Go straight through Phibsboro village onto North Circular Road. At the first set of traffic lights, turn right onto Berkeley Road. Take the first left onto Eccles Street. The car park is ahead on the left hand side. If you park on the street, please note that it is Pay and Display.
From the N2
Take the N2 toward City Centre. Continue straight until you reach Botanic Road/R108/R135. Turn right onto Botanic Road. Continue straight and turn left onto North Circular Road in Phibsboro. Take the second right onto Berkeley Road. Take the first left onto Eccles Street. The car park is ahead on the left hand side. If you park on the street, please note that it is Pay and Display.
From the M1
Follow signs to the City Centre. Drive straight through Drumcondra , over the canal onto Dorset Street. At the fourth set of traffic lights, turn right onto Eccles Street. The car park is on the right hand side, after the Mater Private Hospital. If you park on the street, please note that it is Pay and Display.
By bus
The nearest bus stops are:
Dorset Street
- Bus Stop No. 51 (from City Centre) and No. 14 (toward City Centre)
- Routes serving these stops: 1, 11, 122, 13, 16, 33, 40, 41, 44
Berkeley Road
- Bus Stop No. 796 (from City Centre) and No. 817 (toward City Centre)
- Routes serving these stops: 120, 38, 38a 38b, 38d, 46a
North Circular Road
- Bus Stop No. 54 (from city centre) and No. 54 (toward City Centre)
- Route serving these stops: 122
This information may change. See www.dublinbus.ie for further information.
By train
The nearest train stations are:
Drumcondra station
- 10 minute walk to the Whitty entrance, North Circular Road.
Connolly station
- 25 minute walk to the Whitty entrance, North Circular Road. 10 minute taxi journey in light traffic.
Heuston station
- 10 minute taxi journey in light traffic.
See www.irishrail.ie for further information
Taxis
There are taxi ranks at the main entrance on North Circular Road and on Eccles Street.
Dublin bikes
There are Dublin Bikes stands located outside the main entrance on North Circular Road and on Eccles Street.
See www.dublinbikes.ie for more information.
Luas
There are several Luas stops close to the hospital, including O'Connell Street, Parnell Street and Dominick Street.
See the Luas Cross City website for route maps and stops