Dublin Airport to Blanchardstown Taxi: Fare and Time

Who Takes This Route?

Blanchardstown, in Dublin 15, is on the north-west side of the city, and the airport is on the north side. The two are joined by the M50, which makes this one of the shorter motorway trips from Dublin Airport. Passengers usually know exactly where they are going.

Blanchardstown Centre and the Crowne Plaza. The centre describes itself as on the Navan Road (N3), just off the M50. The Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is listed at the Blanchardstown Centre (D15 T1FD), so guests are dropped in the same complex as the shops.

Connolly Hospital. Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown is on Mill Road (Eircode D15 X40D). Patients, visitors and staff arriving on a flight can be taken to the hospital door without a bus change.

TU Dublin Blanchardstown. The campus is on Blanchardstown Road North (D15 YV78), inside the IDA Business and Technology Park. TU Dublin names Coolmine, Castleknock and Clonsilla as the nearest railway stations, so students and visiting staff arriving by air with luggage often go by taxi.

Fare Breakdown by Tariff

Tariff	When	Estimated Fare
Standard (1)	Mon–Sat, 8am–8pm	€22 – €28
Premium (2)	Mon–Sat 8pm–8am, Sundays	€28 – €36
Special (3)	Fri/Sat midnight–4am, Christmas, NYE	€36 – €44

The top of each range allows for slow traffic on the metered formula. A €3 booking fee applies when pre-booked. €1 per extra adult after the first. No luggage charge. For a precise estimate, use the fare calculator.

Travelling as a group or with lots of luggage? Book a 7 or 8 seater taxi: same regulated meter, room for up to 8 passengers.

The Route: M50 to Junction 6

Blanchardstown's junction on the M50 is junction 6, where the M50 meets the N3. In the table below, the first column is free-flowing traffic and the last a weekday at 17:30.

Destination	Route	Distance	Free flow	Weekday 17:30
Blanchardstown Centre	M50	14.6 km	17 min	28 min
Blanchardstown Centre	M50 and N3	17.3 km	18 min	30 min
Blanchardstown Centre	Swords Road (R132) and M50	18.2 km	20 min	33 min
Connolly Hospital	M50	12.9 km	17 min	28 min
TU Dublin Blanchardstown	R108	14.2 km	21 min	26 min
TU Dublin Blanchardstown	M50	16.5 km	21 min	28 min

Two things stand out. The weekday late-afternoon penalty is about 10 minutes on these routes, so the 20 to 30 minute range holds up. And the leading route to the TU Dublin campus is the R108, not the M50. For a destination elsewhere in Dublin 15, ask the driver which road they prefer at that hour.

No M50 toll on this trip. TII places the M50 toll point between junction 6 (M50/N3 Blanchardstown) and junction 7 (M50/N4 Lucan). Leaving at junction 6 means the trip does not pass it. If your address is further along the M50, towards the N4 or south Dublin, the toll applies and is added to the fare. The published 2026 car charges run from €2.60 to €3.80 depending on how the driver is registered.

All Transport Options Compared

Option	Service	Changes	Bags	Best for
Taxi (CaminoCabs)	Door to door via the M50	None	Yes, no luggage charge	Hotel, hospital or campus drop-offs, late arrivals, groups
Bus with a change	Routes serving Blanchardstown Centre: 17a, 37, 39, 39a, 76a, 220, 236, 238, 239, 270	At least 1	Whatever you can carry	Light bags, flexible timing, plan on the TFI Journey Planner
Direct airport bus	None listed by Dublin Airport for Blanchardstown	n/a	n/a	Not available

The airport's own lists of bus services, which include Dublin Bus 16, 19, 24, 33a, 41, 101, 102 and 109A, show nothing that runs to Blanchardstown. Blanchardstown Centre says "600 buses service Blanchardstown Centre everyday", on routes 17a, 37, 39, 39a, 76a, 220, 236, 238, 239 and 270, so the connection exists, but it needs a change somewhere. Check the exact combination and timing on the TFI site, transportforireland.ie, for the day you travel.

A bus plus a change can suit someone with a single bag who is going to the Centre itself. It is less practical for a group with suitcases or for anyone on a fixed flight or appointment time.

Where Your Driver Will Drop You

Blanchardstown is spread out, and the road names matter more than the town name. Useful details to give with your booking: Blanchardstown Centre or Crowne Plaza (the centre, D15 T1FD), Connolly Hospital on Mill Road (D15 X40D), or TU Dublin on Blanchardstown Road North (D15 YV78). A taxi driver who knows the Eircode can put it straight into the satnav.

Pre-booked drivers wait in Arrivals at either terminal. Prefer to join the queue? See the rank guide.

Splitting the Fare

One fare covers the car and each extra adult adds €1, so on a 14 km trip a group of four pays little more than one traveller:

Group size	Mid-range fare	Each
1 person	€25	€25
2 people	€26	€13
3 people	€27	€9
4 people	€28	€7

A group of five to eight can use a 7 or 8 seater. We do not provide child seats, so bring your own and see our child seat guidance.

Blanchardstown to Dublin Airport: the Return Trip

The trip back is the same road in reverse and the same junction 6 exit applies, so there is no M50 toll. Expect 17 to 20 minutes in free-flowing traffic and 28 to 31 minutes on a weekday at 17:30. That makes the buffer you need smaller than from the south of the city, but plan for the later figure if you are leaving on a weekday afternoon. Work back from your airline's bag-drop deadline and give us your flight time when you book. Whether you are at the Crowne Plaza, the hospital or the campus, the car is at the door at the time you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a taxi from Dublin Airport to Blanchardstown?

€22–€28 during the day (Standard Rate), €28–€36 at night (Premium Rate) and €36–€44 on the Special Rate. A €3 booking fee applies for pre-booked taxis. There is no M50 toll if you leave at junction 6.

Is there an M50 toll on the way to Blanchardstown?

No, if the trip leaves the M50 at junction 6. TII places the toll point between junction 6 and junction 7, so the Blanchardstown exit comes before it. A trip that continues past junction 6 would be charged the toll, added to the fare.

How long does it take from Dublin Airport to Blanchardstown?

20–30 minutes. Expect about 17 to 18 minutes to Blanchardstown Centre in free-flowing traffic and about 28 minutes on a weekday at 17:30.

Is there a direct bus from Dublin Airport to Blanchardstown?

Dublin Airport does not list a direct service to Blanchardstown. Routes 17a, 37, 39, 39a, 76a, 220, 236, 238, 239 and 270 serve Blanchardstown Centre, so you would need a change. Use the TFI Journey Planner for the day you travel.

What address should I give for the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown?

The Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is at the Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 (D15 T1FD). Tell the driver the hotel name as well as the Eircode when you book.

How far is Connolly Hospital from Dublin Airport by taxi?

It is about 12.9 km by the M50 to Mill Road (D15 X40D), roughly 17 minutes in free-flowing traffic and 28 minutes on a weekday at 17:30.

Does the taxi to TU Dublin Blanchardstown use the M50?

Not always. For Blanchardstown Road North (D15 YV78), the usual route is the R108 at 14.2 km, and the M50 at 16.5 km is the alternative. Both take about 21 minutes in free-flowing traffic and 26 to 28 minutes on a weekday at 17:30.