There are 4 ways to get from Ballsbridge to Smithfield by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Ballsbridge to Smithfield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballsbridge to Smithfield is to train which costs €1 - €3 and takes 7 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballsbridge to Smithfield is to train which takes 7 min and costs €1 - €3.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from American Embassy and arriving at Merchant's Quay. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lansdowne Road and arriving at Tara Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Ballsbridge and Smithfield is 2 km.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Smithfield without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs €1 - €3.
The train from Lansdowne Road to Tara Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Ballsbridge to Smithfield bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from American Embassy station.
Ballsbridge to Smithfield train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Lansdowne Road station.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Smithfield is to train which takes 7 min and costs €1 - €3. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus, which costs €3 and takes 22 min.
What companies run services between Ballsbridge, Ireland and Smithfield, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Lansdowne Road to Tara Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from American Embassy to Merchant's Quay every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 22 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Lansdowne Road to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €1–3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from American Embassy to Merchant's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- €11–14
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Ballsbridge to Smithfield bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Merchant's Quay station.
Ballsbridge to Smithfield train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
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