I had a 24 hour layover and I was staying at the Raddison Blu on airport. So I got a round trip ticket from the airport to Dublin Aston Quay.
When I got off the bus I asked if this is the same spot to get picked up. He said yes. So I took a picture of the pub where we were dropped off (Fitzgerald's). I went about a nice day in Dublin, and when it was time to go home I used the picture to navigate back to the same spot. Shortly thereafter a bus showed up. I went to get on, and confirmed that the bus was going to the airport. The driver said he could not let me on and that the pickup was on the other side of the river. I told him when I was dropped off, the previous driver told me I could be picked up right here. The current driver said I couldn't get on the bus. I asked where on the other side, and he said Eden Quay. So I went across the bridge and looked for a stop. There were many busses picking up and dropping off. But not one Dublin Express. I waited over an hour - I went back to the drop off spot, but as I arrived, I saw a Dublin Express buss pulling away. It was now after midnight and the spot across the river was a bit sketchy by now, so I just got a cab ride back. Very disappointed. read more