Leopardstown Racecourse is located just six miles due south of Dublin city centre. It is set in superb surroundings, nestled in the foothills of the Dublin mountains, with a panorama of Killiney Hill in the background.
There are a number of options available when travelling to Leopardstown Racecourse. Car parking is free, but we do advise customers to allow ample time for the journey on racedays.
There are two entrances to Leopardstown Racecourse on racedays. One is on Leopardstown Road, near the roundabout linking Leopardstown Park Hospital, Leopardstown Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate and Brewery Road, with a second entrance off the M50 at junction 15 at Carrickmines.
A shuttle bus service will also be in operation from the Carrickmines Car Park and the Racecourse entrance on each day of the Festival.
Take exit 14 off the M50 travel straight through the first roundabout at top of ramp. Continue straight down through traffic lights. At the next roundabout take the third exit onto the Leopardstown Road, take first right to enter the Racecourse.
Take exit 15 off the M50 and cross the flyover, following the signs for Leopardstown Racecourse.
Take the N11 (Stillorgan Dual Carriageway) heading towards the Southeast, past Stillorgan (right). At traffic lights turn right onto Leopardstown Road R113 signposted Leopardstown. Continue straight and Leopardstown’s entrance is on the left just before the traffic lights in front of the Roundabout.
The LUAS lite rail offers a regular service from St Stephens Green to Sandyford / Brewery Road which takes only 22 minutes. The racecourse is only a short walk from the station however a complimentary shuttle bus service is available on racedays.
Website: www.luas.ie
Dublin Airport is about an hour’s drive from the racetrack. There are regular bus services into the city centre from the Airport.
Aircoach operates a regular bus service between Dublin Airport and Burton Hall Road which is adjacent to the racecourse entrance.
Website: www.aircoach.ie