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Dublin Airport to Ballyfin Demesne Premium Car Service

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Dublin Airport to Ballyfin Demesne Premium Car Service

About

DM Executive Line runs this private chauffeur transfer from Dublin Airport to Ballyfin Demesne in County Laois - around 1 hour 20 minutes door to door in a Mercedes-Benz with a certified professional driver.

Your flight is tracked, so your chauffeur knows exactly when you land. You’re met with a proper meet-and-greet service, helped with luggage, and taken directly to your destination. Airport transfers include 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time, and the price you see covers all fees and taxes - nothing extra once you’ve booked.

What’s Included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Mobile device chargers during your journey

What’s Not Included

  • Gratuities

Good to Know

Your chauffeur meets you at your hotel reception. This is a private transfer - no shared vehicle, just your group.

  • Specialised infant seats are available on request
  • Child seats available on request
  • Suitable for all fitness levels
  • Public transport options are available nearby

Local Tips

The drive to Ballyfin takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. You head southwest from Dublin on the M7, then cut down into County Laois through a landscape of flat farmland and low hills. Ballyfin itself is in a quiet, wooded part of Laois - quite removed from anything busy, which is part of the point.

Arrival matters at Ballyfin. If you’re checking in to the demesne itself, you’ll want to arrive with enough daylight to take in the grounds before dinner. The house faces northeast over a lake and the evening light on the water is worth arriving for. Plan your flight accordingly if you can.

Pack for a country house stay. Ballyfin is in open countryside with no shops within easy reach, so bring everything you need for your stay. The nearest town with proper services is Mountrath or Portlaoise, both about 15 minutes away by car if you need anything after you’ve settled in.

Device chargers are on board. The 1 hour 20 minute journey is enough time to get your phone charged, clear your messages, and switch into holiday mode before you arrive. Make the most of the WiFi during the drive.

Nearby on IrelandMe

  • Rock of Dunamase - the ruins of a Norman fortress on a dramatic limestone outcrop outside Portlaoise, with wide views across the Laois plain.
  • Slieve Bloom Mountains - a quiet upland range straddling the Laois-Offaly border, with looped walking trails through blanket bog and ancient oak woodland.
  • Emo Court - a neoclassical mansion in a landscaped demesne, designed by James Gandon in the 1790s and now open to visitors through the OPW.