Seán Heuston Bridge, Dublin

Name: Seán Heuston Bridge
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#167 among attractions in Dublin

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Seán Heuston Bridge is a cast-iron bridge spanning the River Liffey beside Heuston Station, Dublin. It was previously named King's Bridge and Sarsfield Bridge - and the bridge and adjacent train station are still commonly referred to by older Dubliners as "Kings Bridge" and "Kings Bridge Station" respectively. Previously used for road traffic, the bridge now carries pedestrian and Luas traffic. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1828 (196 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'51"N, 6°17'31"W

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Northside (Cabra - Drumcondra)Dublin Ireland

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Seán Heuston Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guinness Storehouse, Wellington Monument, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Old Jameson Distillery.

0.4 miSE
Museum
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
12 min walk • The Guinness Storehouse stands proudly as a beacon of Irish heritage in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. This historic building, once a fermentation plant for the iconic Guinness Brewery, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art visitor experience, dedicated to the...
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues, Obelisk
Wellington Monument, Dublin
13 min walk • The Wellington Monument stands as an imposing obelisk in the heart of Dublin, Ireland, commemorating the Duke of Wellington's military successes. Erected in Phoenix Park, one of Europe's largest walled city parks, the monument towers at 62 meters, making it the tallest...
0.5 miSW
Modern art in a 17th-century hospital
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, often abbreviated as IMMA, stands as a beacon of contemporary creativity and cultural heritage. Housed in the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the museum is renowned for its impressive collection of...
0.6 miE
Museum, Distillery
Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the Old Jameson Distillery stands as an emblematic testament to Ireland's storied whiskey-making tradition. This historic site, once the epicenter of Irish whiskey production, has been transformed into an immersive museum that invites...
~1300 ftE
Park
Croppies' Acre, Dublin
7 min walk • The Croppies' Acre, officially the Croppies Acre Memorial Park, is a public park in Dublin, Ireland. It contains a memorial to the dead of the 1798 Rebellion.
0.4 miE
Bridge
James Joyce Bridge, Dublin
10 min walk • James Joyce Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, joining the south quays to Blackhall Place on the north side. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, it is a single-span structural steel design, 40 m long.
0.7 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
John's Lane Church, Dublin
17 min walk • The Church of St. Augustine and St. John, commonly known as John's Lane Church, is a large Roman Catholic Church located on Thomas Street, Dublin, Ireland. It was opened in 1874 on the site of the medieval St. John's Hospital, founded c. 1180. It is served by the Augustinian Order.
~1800 ftSE
Church
St James' Church, Dublin
9 min walk • St. James' Catholic Church in Dublin, Ireland is church in Dublin, Ireland, built in 1852. It and the neighbouring St. James' Church and Cemetery, Dublin are both located on St. James Street or James Street.
~360 ftE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Anna Livia, Dublin
2 min walk • Anna Livia is a bronze monument located in Croppies' Acre Memorial Park in Dublin, Ireland. It was formerly located on O'Connell Street.
~230 ftE
Bridge
Frank Sherwin Bridge, Dublin
2 min walk • Frank Sherwin Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. It joins St. John's Road and the south quays from Heuston Station to Wolfe Tone Quay and Parkgate Street on the Northside.
0.5 miE
Nightlife, Cinema
Light House Cinema, Dublin
14 min walk • The Light House Cinema is an art cinema with 614 seats across four screens in Dublin, Ireland, which also serves as one of the venues for the Dublin International Film Festival. From 1988–1996, the original Light House Cinema was located in an art-deco venue on Middle Abbey Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Seán Heuston Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Frank Sherwin Bridge, Dublin (2 min walk), Anna Livia, Dublin (2 min walk), Guinness Brewery, Dublin (7 min walk), Croppies' Acre, Dublin (7 min walk).

How to get to Seán Heuston Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seán Heuston Bridge:

Bus

#4319 Heuston Station, Victoria Quay • Lines: 747 (2 min walk)
Parkgate Street • Lines: 26, 69, C5, C6 (2 min walk)

Tram

Heuston • Lines: Luas Red Line (2 min walk)
Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (10 min walk)

Train

Heuston (3 min walk)
Dublin Heuston (4 min walk)