Glencairn (Irish: Gleann an Chairn) is a stop on the Luas light-rail tram system in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, County Dublin, Ireland. It opened in 2010 as a stop on the extension of the Green Line south from Sandyford to Brides Glen.[1]

Glencairn

Gleann an Chairn
Luas
Glencairn Stop
General information
LocationCounty Dublin
Ireland
Coordinates53°15′59″N 6°12′36″W / 53.26634067288532°N 6.209967241982954°W / 53.26634067288532; -6.209967241982954
Owned byTransport Infrastructure Ireland
Operated byLuas
Line(s)Green
Platforms2
Bus routes2
Bus operatorsDublin Bus
Connections
  • 47
  • 118
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Other information
Fare zoneGreen 4
Key dates
16 October 2010Stop opened
Services
Preceding station Luas Luas Following station
Central Park
towards Parnell or Broombridge
Green Line
The Gallops
towards Brides Glen
Location
Glencairn is located in Dublin
Glencairn
Glencairn
Location within Dublin

Location and access

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The stop is located at the side of Murphystown Way, near Glencairn House, the official residence of the British ambassador to Ireland.[2]

To the south of the stop, the track continues in a reserved section at the side of the road. To the north, it cuts through an otherwise undeveloped wooded area, crosses the M50 motorway on a bridge, and continues north.

Onward transport

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The stop is served by Dublin Bus routes 47 and 118, providing connections to Stepaside and Belarmine, as well as further destinations such as Stillorgan and University College Dublin.

References

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  1. ^ "New Luas extension opens". Irish Times.
  2. ^ "Glencairn". Luas.