Travel

Travel to Environ 2026

Bus routes and services
Local buses link Dundalk town centre with DKIT. Stops on Dublin Road sit directly in front of the DkIT campus. Mathews Bus route 900 and Bus Éireann routes 100 and 100X operate between Dublin and Dundalk every hour. These services stop at the DkIT bus stop on Dublin Road, which provides a direct option for delegates travelling from Dublin Airport or Dublin city. Local services, including routes 160, 161, 162, 167, 168 and 169, connect areas such as Blackrock, Bay Estate, Muirhevnamuir and the Long Walk Bus Station. Trips between the town centre and DkIT take under ten minutes. A Student/ Young Adult Leap Card or Visitor Leap Card, and cash payment are accepted on these buses.

Train services
Dundalk Clarke Station lies on the Dublin-Belfast rail line. Trains operate throughout the day from both directions. The station is a short taxi ride from the DkIT campus and connects delegates arriving from Belfast, Dublin and intermediate towns. This option suits participants seeking fast intercity travel.

Taxi and Private Hire Options in Dundalk

All major taxi and cab apps, such as Free Now, Uber, and Bolt, operate in Dundalk. Delegates can book rides through them. These Taxi and Private Hire Options and Apps support card payments, trip tracking and scheduled bookings. They provide a reliable option for travel between hotels, the train station, the Long Walk Bus Station and the DkIT campus.

Car parking and campus maps
DkIT provides an additional paid car park on campus. APCOA operates this paid service.  A free car park is available at DkIT Sport. The distance from the main campus to the DKIT sports car park is about 1.8 km by road. A shuttle service operates between the campus and the train station, passing the DkIT Sport stop. This supports delegates who prefer free parking. This can be seen here. The DkIT MazeMap  system also provides directions to all buildings, rooms and amenities across campus. Private spaces for meetings, reflection, meditation and prayers are available during the conference period. These rooms provide a space for delegates who require short breaks from busy sessions. 

Shopping and food near DkIT
DkIT has its own bus stop on the Dublin Road with regular services to and from Dundalk town centre and the Long Walk Bus Station. The campus is a short drive or bus ride from three main shopping areas in Dundalk. 
Dundalk Retail Park features a range of stores, including home, sports, tech, and food outlets, with free parking available seven days a week.
Marshes Shopping Centre offers over 40 stores and food outlets. 
Longwalk Shopping Centre offers a supermarket and a range of smaller retail options. 
Numerous bars, restaurants, and cafés are situated close to these areas and throughout the town centre, providing delegates with convenient options for informal meetings, a “good craic” and evening meals during ENVIRON 2026.

Conference registration
Registration will take place at the Foyer of Muirhevna Building, DkIT main campus. The DKIT MazeMap can help you locate each venue for various workshops.