Derby Trials Family Day 10 May 2026

Car parking is free, but racegoers are advised to allow ample time for the journey on race days. A free shuttle bus is provided from all Leopardstown car parks.

Disabled parking and main entrance drop-off are also available.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Leopardstown Racecourse is to taxi which costs around 18€ - 22€ and takes 12 min.

Racegoers can be dropped off and picked up at the course.

Bus is a popular way to reach Leopardstown Racecourse due to its connections with multiple routes:

• Route 46A (to/from Dublin city centre) - Newtownpark Avenue stop · 2.0 km (24 min) walk to racecourse
• Route 700 (Aircoach to/from Dublin Airport) - Clayton Hotel Leopardstown stop · 1.3 km (16 min) walk to racecourse
• Route 114 (to/from Blackrock DART station) - Torquay Road stop · 1.2 km (14 min) walk to racecourse
• Route 143, 145, 155 - Westminster Grove stop · 3.0 km (36 min) walk to racecourse

A free shuttle bus is often provided from Clayton Hotel to the venue.

Leopardstown Racecourse can be reached by LUAS tram service which offers a regular service from Dublin city centre to Sandyford; a journey of about 20 mins. The racecourse is only a 1.6 km (19 min) walk from the Sandyford station and the course also provides a complimentary shuttle bus service on racedays.

Leopardstown Racecourse is located to the south of Dublin and there is plenty to do within walking distance of the course including visiting bars, eateries, and shops. For a wider selection, racegoers can take a short tram or bus ride into the centre of the city.