There are 7 ways to get from Balbriggan to Rathcoole by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 126 bus
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NSbus 126 / ...
1h 55m€7–9Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Hawkins Street to Rathcoolebus 69
2h 36m€6–11Train
- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Hazelhatchtrain Ic / ...
2h 23m€10–14Line 101 bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busárasbus 101
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NSbus 126 / ...
2h 35m€16–20Drive 49.6 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Rathcoolecar 49.6 km
35 min€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balbriggan to Rathcooletaxi 49.6 km
35 min€70–90Line 101 bus, line 69 bus
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 101
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Rathcoolebus 69
2h 39m€19–24
Balbriggan to Rathcoole by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Rathcoole is to train and line 126 bus which costs €7 - €9 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Rathcoole is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Holy Family NS via Connolly Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Hazelhatch via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Rathcoole is 56 km. The road distance is 49.6 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Rathcoole without a car is to train and line 126 bus which takes 1h 55m and costs €7 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Balbriggan to Rathcoole, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.
Balbriggan to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Rathcoole is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €10 - €14. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and line 126 bus, which costs €16 - €21 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Greenogue IE via Dublin Connolly, Hazelhatch, and Hazelhatch Station in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Holy Family NS via Dublin Busáras and Connolly Station in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Dublin Connolly to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Balbriggan to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NS
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NS
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Hawkins Street to Rathcoole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Rathcoole
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitelink
Bus from Hawkins Street to Rathcoole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Nitelink
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Booking & Getting There
Balbriggan to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Balbriggan to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Rathcoole is 50 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Balbriggan to Rathcoole.
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