Bus to Malahide Concerts

Marathon buses depart on time from North Wall Quay Bus Stop 7623, located beside the 3Arena.

Travelling by Train
Connolly or Heuston Station offer nationwide rail connections. From either train station, you can take the Luas Red Line directly to the 3Arena, where the Marathon bus pickup point is located.

Travelling by Bus
Dublin Bus operates frequent services from all over Dublin and routes drop you within a 20-minute walk of North Wall Quay Bus Stop 7623. Routes such as the 33D, 33X, 41X, 142, 151, and 980A serve the general vicinity. For detailed schedules, visit dublinbus.ie or transportforireland.ie. Please note that Dublin Bus timetables are subject to change and it is your responsibility to plan your journey accordingly.

Travelling by Luas
The Luas Red Line goes directly to the 3Arena and you can switch over from the Green Line in the city centre. For live schedules and updates, visit luas.ie or transportforireland.ie.

Departure times are: 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, and 18:00. Please select your preferred time during the booking process.

Under normal conditions, the journey takes approximately 40 minutes. However, for concerts, we recommend allowing an additional hour or more to accommodate rush-hour and event-specific traffic. Marathon cannot accept liability for delays caused by traffic or congestion.

Buses drop passengers in the event coach park near the concert entrance. The current location can be found HERE. Any changes directed by event organisers, Fingal County Council, or the National Transport Authority will be communicated by email to our customers.

Return buses will depart from the same concert coach park, where you are dropped off.

Buses will load from 22:00 to 23:00 and depart once buses are full and the concert traffic management staff allow vehicles to leave the coach park. Marathon Group cannot accept any liability for delays caused by traffic or congestion leaving the venue. Please allow extra time when planning onward travel connections.

Stop 1: North Wall Quay
Stop 2: Georges Quay or Custom House Quay (depending on Garda traffic directions). These stops are directly across the River Liffey from each other and are accessible by nearby bridges.

Note: No other stops are permitted.

Yes, we strongly recommend booking in advance to guarantee your seat. Early bookings also offer the best rates. Tickets may not be available at the departure point.

All tickets are currently sold as return tickets covering both journeys to and from the venue.

Yes, you can use your ticket for the return journey only. After the concert, proceed to the bus stop HERE, and our staff will assist you.

To amend your booking, please email orders@marathoncoaches.ie.

A €5 cancellation fee per person will apply and you will need to rebook your desired time.

Refunds will be processed via your original payment method and may take up to 21 working days.

Cancellations incur a €5 fee per ticket.

No refunds or changes are permitted within 7 days of the event.

Departure times cannot be changed - you will need to cancel and rebook.

If you paid via Apple or Google Pay, please check the email address linked to your account. If you still cannot locate your ticket, please email orders@marathoncoaches.ie.

No, toilets are not available on our concert buses. Please use the facilities before boarding. Buses are not licensed to make stops en route.

In line with traffic laws, alcohol is not permitted on any Marathon Group bus services.

Anti-social behaviour is not tolerated on our buses. In the interest of driver and passenger safety, Marathon Group reserve the right to refuse admission to our buses. No refunds will be issued in these cases.

All property is carried on our bus services at your own risk. Marathon Group accepts no liability for lost, damaged or misplaced items. Please check behind you before leaving the bus!

For any additional inquiries, please contact us at orders@marathoncoaches.ie.