There are 5 ways to get from Ballyfermot to Rathmines by bus, train, tram, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 80 bus
best- Take the bus from Chapelizod W to Military Roadbus 80
40 min€3Train, tram
- Take the train from Cherry Orchard to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the tram from Marlborough to Charlemonttram Green
46 min€4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballyfermot to Rathminestaxi 7.5 km
9 min€15–19Walk
- Take the walk from Ballyfermot to Rathmineswalk 7.4 km
1h 28mBus, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from Ballyfermot Parade to Eden Quaybus G1 / ...
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Military Roadbus 14 / ...
55 min€6
Ballyfermot to Rathmines by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballyfermot to Rathmines is to line 80 bus which costs €3 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballyfermot to Rathmines is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs €15 - €19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chapelizod W and arriving at Military Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyfermot to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Cherry Orchard and arriving at Charlemont via Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Ballyfermot and Rathmines is 15 km.
The best way to get from Ballyfermot to Rathmines without a car is to line 80 bus which takes 40 min and costs €3.
The line 80 bus from Chapelizod W to Military Road takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Ballyfermot to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Chapelizod W station.
Ballyfermot to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cherry Orchard station.
Ballyfermot to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Military Road station.
What companies run services between Ballyfermot, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
Dublin Bus operates a bus from Chapelizod W to Military Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cherry Orchard to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Marlborough to Charlemont
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Chapelizod W to Military Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Ballyfermot Parade to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Eden Quay to Military Road
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- €15–19
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
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
A-Z Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 3900
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0444
- Website
- call-a-cab-celbridge.com
Celbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0777
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Booking & Getting There
Ballyfermot to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
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