There are so many ways to make your way to Electric Picnic! However, please remember travel emissions contribute to the festival’s total carbon footprint. We strongly urge all festival goers to use public transport or car share.

Plan out your route before starting your journey to Electric Picnic. Do not rely on Sat-Nav or Google Maps as there are road closures and diversions in place around the event site that will affect your route to the event.

From Dublin:

Dublin City

Marathon Coaches are operating hourly services from North Wall Quay, Bus stop number:7623, from Thursday to Sunday.

Check out the Marathon Coaches website for more info.

Departure Times from Dublin:
Thursday: 14:00 – 19:00, on the hour, each hour.
Friday: 07:00 – 13:00, every half hour; 13:00 – 18:00, on the hour, each hour.
Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00, on the hour, each hour.
Sunday: 10:00 – 12:00 noon, on the hour, each hour.

Return Times from Electric Picnic:
Saturday Night: 23:00, 00:00, and 01:00.
Sunday: 14:00 – 00:00, every hour.
Sunday Night / Monday Morning: 01:00 – 14:00, every hour.

Please note: There are no return buses available on Friday.

Portlaoise & Portarlington

Portlaoise is the closest train stations to the festival. There will be a shuttle bus service running from the Portlaoise Train Station to Electric Picnic. Information about these service is available below in our ‘By Shuttle Bus’ section

To check train times and scheduled rail works please visit the Irish Rail Website.

If you are travelling by train or are local to these areas, there are multiple shuttle services operating to Electric Picnic

If you are coming from Portlaoise:

Portlaoise Rail Station – Martley’s – Tickets purchased at the door

Portlaoise Plaza off Junction 17 – Martley’s – Tickets purchased at the door

The pick up and drop off location for the festival is located in PUDO (Pick Up and Drop Off) off the N80. Pedestrian access into site is via the PUDO gate.

This is in the same location as in previous years and can be used by parents, friends, taxis and registered minibuses & coaches.

• All Coaches and Buses should drop off in the designated Coach Area, located in Pick off and Drop off area off the N80. Please follow the appropriate signage.
• It is very important to us that all coaches notify and register with us in advance if providing transport to Electric Picnic, see details below.
• If you are arriving in a private hire coach or minibus, please submit a request here with the following information:

– Your name
-Drop off time
-Number of passengers
-Bus company name (if applicable)
-Bus driver name
-Contact number
-Collection time

• Public Bus Passenger Services will also need to obtain an event or venue route licence in advance from the National Transport Authority.

Please ensure you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions for the event. Your possession of a ticket constitutes your acceptance of these T&Cs.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

General Campervan Terms & Conditions

Family Campervan Terms & Conditions

Eviction Policy

Swimming Terms & Conditions