Luas tram system.

Information

Luas is a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system (a public transport tram system) that operates in Dublin, Ireland. The name Luas (pronounced "Lou-As") is the Irish word for speed. This tram system connects suburban parts of Dublin city with the city centre on two separate tramlines. These tramlines are:

• The Green Line: connecting Brides Glen to St Stephen's Green in the city centre. This journey takes, approximately 40 minutes.
• The Red Line: connecting Tallaght to The Point in Dublin Docklands. This journey will take approximately 53 minutes.

The Green Line opened in June 2004 and the Red Line opened in September 2004. View a map showing routes along the Green and Red lines here.

The Red and Green lines do not connect. There is a 15-minute walk between St Stephen's Green on the Green Line and Abbey Street on the Red Line.

You can read through some frequently asked questions about Luas here.

Green Line

View a full list of the Green Line stops here.

Red Line

View the Red Line stops here.

Frequency of Luas trams

Luas trams will run every 4-5 minutes at peak time and every 10-15 minutes at off-peak times.

Operating times for Luas trams are:

• Monday to Friday from 5.30 to 00.30
• Saturday from 6.30 to 0.30
• Sunday from 7.00 to 23.30.

There are electronic displays telling you the time of the next tram at every Luas stop. In addition, there are electronic displays and announcements informing passengers of the next stop on board every Luas tram.

Special services operate during the Christmas season, New Year and on other occasions.

Luas services for disabled passengers

Each tram makes audio announcements and has electronic displays so you can tell where you are on your journey.

You are allowed to bring your guide dog on board Luas trams. No other animals however are allowed on Luas trams.

All Luas tram and tram stations are wheelchair-accessible and there are designated parking spaces for people with disabilities. The stations that have been built in a cutting or on an elevated track have lifts to make then as open to wheelchair users as they are to pedestrians.

Each tram has a low floor and level threshold with a minimal gap between the floor of the tram and the edge of the platform. This makes it easier for anyone using a wheelchair to board the trams.

If you use a wheelchair, you must enter through the double doors in the middle of the tram where information on where and how to position the wheelchair is shown. Make sure that you are facing the rear of the tram while travelling.

There are two designated spaces per tram, which can cater for up to four wheelchair users, complete with comfortable arm rests, which will come with adequate signage to let people know that they are there for wheelchair users if necessary. There is also enough space in the entry and exit areas on the trams for a number of additional wheelchair users.

Free travel on Luas

You may travel free on the Luas if you have a Free Travel Pass. Children under 3 travel free on the Luas but must be with an adult. Children aged 3-15 should pay the child fare.

If you have a Free Travel Pass, you do not need to get a ticket for LUAS. However, you must produce your pass on the tram if requested to do so by a LUAS Customer Service Officer or Inspector. Inspectors are entitled to check that the pass is valid and may seek supporting documentation and/or check with the Department of Social Protection to make sure the pass is being used by the correct person.

TaxSaver Commuter tickets and Luas

Luas is part of the TaxSaver Commuter Scheme. For more information, e-mail taxsavers@connex.ie or phone (01) 461 49 15.

Bus and train links with Luas

You can find more information on how Luas trams connect with bus and rail services here.

Park and ride facilities

Car parking is available at certain stations on the Green Line (Balally, Stillorgan and Sandyford stations). Car parking is also available at the Red Cow and Tallaght stations.

Sandyford station has over 100 parking spaces, Stillorgan station has over 300 parking spaces and Balally station has over 400 parking spaces. There is also space for bicycles at Sandyford and Stillorgan stations.

The cost for one day's parking is 4 euro and 2 euro for half a day's parking. If you do not have a Luas ticket valid for travel on the day you park at a Luas station, you will have to pay an additional charge when you leave the car park. More information on park and ride services and facilities is available here.