There are 6 ways to get from Balbriggan to Rathmines by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
1h 7m€5–8Line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to O'Connell St Upperbus 101
1h 52m€16–20Drive 34.3 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Rathminescar 34.3 km
30 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balbriggan to Rathminestaxi 34.3 km
30 min€50–65Train, line 15 bus
- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Military Roadbus 14 / ...
1h 15m€7–9Bus
- Take the bus from Old Market Green to Abbey St Lowerbus 33
2h 19m€6
Balbriggan to Rathmines by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Rathmines is to bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Rathmines is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €6 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Military Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Charlemont via Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Rathmines is 38 km. The road distance is 34.3 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €5 - €8.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Balbriggan to Rathmines, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Rathmines bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.
Balbriggan to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Rathmines is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs €5 - €8. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus, which costs €16 - €21 and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Balbriggan to Tara Street hourly. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to O'Connell St Upper every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Balbriggan to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to O'Connell St Upper
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Five Lamps to Military Road
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Old Market Green to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Balbriggan to Rathmines bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at O'Connell St Upper station.
Balbriggan to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Rathmines is 34 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Balbriggan to Rathmines.
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