Directions & Parking

Directions and Parking

How to get to Fairyhouse

There are a number of options available when travelling to Fairyhouse Racecourse. 

PARKING

Car parking is free, but we do advise customers to allow ample time for their journey on racedays.

Public Transport

Getting to Fairyhouse by Train

The closest train station to Fairyhouse is the M3 Parkway - this train can be gotten from Dublin Connolly.

A complimentary shuttle bus operates from the M3 Parkway for the Winter and Easter Festivals.

Trains can be booked on www.irishrail.ie

Getting to Fairyhouse by Bus

Winter Festival 2024 - Marathon Group Buses 

Bus Departs at 10:30am from Wellington Quay to Fairyhouse Racecourse

Early Bird Price of €45 is for an Admission Ticket &  Return Bus ticket from Wellington Quay Dublin City to/from Fairyhouse Racecourse. To book use the button below!

Bus Eireann Service: The 105 Bus Eireann Bus also stops right outside the racecourse.

Please check Plan A Journey | Transport for Ireland  for up to date timetables.

Winter Festival - Free Shuttle Bus - M3 Parkway Shuttle Bus

Irish Rail departs Dublin Connolly Station at morning time, with a free collection shuttle bus picking up racegoers at the M3 Parkway and dropping them to the racecourse. This service is also available after the last race. 

Saturday: Pick Up From M3 Parkway at - 9:28am , 10:28am , 11:28am. Dropping Back To M3 Parkway (from Fairyhouse Racecourse) at - 15:15pm & 16:15pm. 

Sunday: Pick Up From M3 Parkway at - 9:32am , 10:31am , 11:33am. Dropping Back To M3 Parkway (from Fairyhouse Racecourse) at - 15:20pm & 16:00pm. 

BY CAR

From the North

Follow Motorway (M1) and exit at Junction 10 and then take the signs for slane on the N51. Enter Slane and take the N 2 for Dublin, and proceed for approx 20 miles and at turn right at junction with R155 (signposted Ratoath). Forward over crossroads at Ratoath and Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the left.

From Dublin

From the City Centre take N3 towards Navan, passing Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on your left. Proceed for approx. 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath/Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for two miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.

From the West

After Enfield take Motorway (M4) Dublin. At roundabout (signposted M50 Northbound) take first exit to join Motorway (M50). Proceed through toll exiting onto N3 (Cavan/Navan). Proceed forward for approx. 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath / Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for two miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.

From the South

Take N7 towards Dublin, at Red Cow roundabout take M50 Northbound. Proceed through toll exiting onto N3 (Cavan/Navan). Proceed forward for approx. 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath / Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for two miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.