There are 4 ways to get from Ballydesmond to Rathmore by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rathmore to Kildaretrain Ic
4h 54m€45–62Bus
- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Red Cow Luasbus 300
6h 45m€74–99Drive 252.4 km
- Drive from Ballydesmond to Rathmorecar 252.4 km
2h 55m€45–64Fly, bus
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Maudlingsbus
4h 8m€71–124
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballydesmond to Rathmore is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ballydesmond to Rathmore is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballydesmond to Rathmore. However, there are services departing from Abbeyfeale and arriving at Eadestown via Red Cow Luas, Maudlings and Naas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballydesmond to Rathmore. However, there are services departing from Rathmore and arriving at Sallins via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Ballydesmond and Rathmore is 269 km. The road distance is 252.4 km.
The best way to get from Ballydesmond to Rathmore without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Ballydesmond to Rathmore, including transfers.
Ballydesmond to Rathmore bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Abbeyfeale station.
Ballydesmond to Rathmore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathmore station.
The best way to get from Ballydesmond to Rathmore is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Ballydesmond, Ireland and Rathmore, IE-KE, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Rathmore to Kildare once a week. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Abbeyfeale to Red Cow Luas hourly. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Rathmore to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €19–28
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Abbeyfeale to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €23–35
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Maudlings
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
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Booking & Getting There
Ballydesmond to Rathmore bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Ballydesmond to Rathmore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballydesmond to Rathmore is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ballydesmond to Rathmore.
There are 235+ hotels available in Rathmore.