CLONTARF ROAD TRAIN STATION
CLONTARF ROAD RAILWAY STATION [19 JULY 2025]
Because of traffic delays due to a protest march I needed to change my schedule for the day so I walked to Connolly Station and got a train to Malahide but I changed my mind and decided to get off at Clontarf Station and then walk part of the way to St Anne's Park or maybe get the 130 bus.
Clontarf Train Station, officially known as Clontarf Road railway station, is a DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) commuter rail station located on Dublin's Northside. Situated at the south-western end of Clontarf Road, it borders the areas of Clontarf and Fairview, serving residents and those working in these localities, as well as Marino and East Wall.
Station Overview
The current Clontarf Road station was opened on 1 September 1997. This is a newer station, replacing the original Clontarf Station which was located further north on Howth Road and closed in 1956. The remnants of the old station can still be seen near the rail bridge over Howth Road. The station is owned and operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and lies just north of the Fairview DART depot.
Facilities and Accessibility
Clontarf Road station is equipped with two platforms and has a footbridge and lifts for platform access, making it generally accessible. While lifts are available, assistance for disabled passengers typically needs to be arranged in advance (ideally 24-48 hours' notice for staff deployment and ramp access).
The station is not permanently staffed, and there is no traditional booking office. Passengers can purchase tickets from ticket vending machines or use a Leap Card. There are passenger shelters on the platforms, but no enclosed waiting rooms or public toilets. Wi-Fi and phone charging facilities are also not available at the station.
Parking and Transport Links
Clontarf Road station features a paid car park operated by APCOA, with approximately 117 spaces, including disabled parking. Parking can be paid for via the APCOA Connect app, website, QR code, or at the ticket vending machines. An overflow car park is also located nearby, adjacent to the West Wood Club.
The station is a public transport hub, offering connections to local bus services, including the 104 and 130 routes, and a shuttle service to the East Point Business Park. Cycle parking (20 spaces) is available, but there are no sheltered bike facilities or lockers.
N2 Bus Service Connectivity
The N2 bus service, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland as part of the BusConnects network, provides a high-frequency service that significantly enhances Clontarf Road Station's connectivity. This route connects the station to:
Broombridge Luas Tram Terminus: The N2 serves Broombridge, a key interchange for the Luas Green Line tram, allowing passengers from Clontarf to easily connect to the Luas network for onward journeys into Dublin City Centre and south Dublin.
Heuston Station: The N2 terminates at Heuston Station, a major railway station in Dublin. From Heuston, passengers can access:
The Sligo Train Service operated by Irish Rail.
The Maynooth Train Service and other destinations on the Western Suburban railway line.
The N2 bus travels via Stoneybatter, Blackhorse Avenue, Ratoath Road, Broombridge Station, Old Finglas Road, Griffith Avenue, and the Malahide Road. It replaced parts of the former Route 13 along Griffith Avenue.
Because of traffic delays due to a protest march I needed to change my schedule for the day so I walked to Connolly Station and got a train to Malahide but I changed my mind and decided to get off at Clontarf Station and then walk part of the way to St Anne's Park or maybe get the 130 bus.
Clontarf Train Station, officially known as Clontarf Road railway station, is a DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) commuter rail station located on Dublin's Northside. Situated at the south-western end of Clontarf Road, it borders the areas of Clontarf and Fairview, serving residents and those working in these localities, as well as Marino and East Wall.
Station Overview
The current Clontarf Road station was opened on 1 September 1997. This is a newer station, replacing the original Clontarf Station which was located further north on Howth Road and closed in 1956. The remnants of the old station can still be seen near the rail bridge over Howth Road. The station is owned and operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and lies just north of the Fairview DART depot.
Facilities and Accessibility
Clontarf Road station is equipped with two platforms and has a footbridge and lifts for platform access, making it generally accessible. While lifts are available, assistance for disabled passengers typically needs to be arranged in advance (ideally 24-48 hours' notice for staff deployment and ramp access).
The station is not permanently staffed, and there is no traditional booking office. Passengers can purchase tickets from ticket vending machines or use a Leap Card. There are passenger shelters on the platforms, but no enclosed waiting rooms or public toilets. Wi-Fi and phone charging facilities are also not available at the station.
Parking and Transport Links
Clontarf Road station features a paid car park operated by APCOA, with approximately 117 spaces, including disabled parking. Parking can be paid for via the APCOA Connect app, website, QR code, or at the ticket vending machines. An overflow car park is also located nearby, adjacent to the West Wood Club.
The station is a public transport hub, offering connections to local bus services, including the 104 and 130 routes, and a shuttle service to the East Point Business Park. Cycle parking (20 spaces) is available, but there are no sheltered bike facilities or lockers.
N2 Bus Service Connectivity
The N2 bus service, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland as part of the BusConnects network, provides a high-frequency service that significantly enhances Clontarf Road Station's connectivity. This route connects the station to:
Broombridge Luas Tram Terminus: The N2 serves Broombridge, a key interchange for the Luas Green Line tram, allowing passengers from Clontarf to easily connect to the Luas network for onward journeys into Dublin City Centre and south Dublin.
Heuston Station: The N2 terminates at Heuston Station, a major railway station in Dublin. From Heuston, passengers can access:
The Sligo Train Service operated by Irish Rail.
The Maynooth Train Service and other destinations on the Western Suburban railway line.
The N2 bus travels via Stoneybatter, Blackhorse Avenue, Ratoath Road, Broombridge Station, Old Finglas Road, Griffith Avenue, and the Malahide Road. It replaced parts of the former Route 13 along Griffith Avenue.