There are 5 ways to get from Drumcondra to Rathgar by tram, bus, 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.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Parnell to Beechwoodtram Green
19 min€1–2Line 41 bus, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from Botanic Ave to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Orwell Roadbus 14 / ...
41 min€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Drumcondra to Rathgartaxi 7.1 km
9 min€15–18Walk
- Take the walk from Drumcondra to Rathgarwalk 7.4 km
1h 28mLine 16 bus
- Take the bus from Botanic Ave to Whitton Roadbus 16 / ...
42 min€3
Drumcondra to Rathgar by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Drumcondra to Rathgar is to tram which costs €1 - €2 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Drumcondra to Rathgar is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs €15 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Botanic Ave and arriving at Whitton Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parnell and arriving at Beechwood. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Drumcondra and Rathgar is 3 km.
The best way to get from Drumcondra to Rathgar without a car is to tram which takes 19 min and costs €1 - €2.
The tram from Parnell to Beechwood takes 19 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Drumcondra to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Botanic Ave station.
Drumcondra to Rathgar train services, operated by Luas, depart from Parnell station.
Drumcondra to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Abbey St Lower station.
What companies run services between Drumcondra, IE-D, Ireland and Rathgar, Ireland?
Luas operates a vehicle from Parnell to Beechwood every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Botanic Ave to Orwell Road via Abbey St Lower and Eden Quay in around 41 min.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Parnell to Beechwood
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Botanic Ave to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Eden Quay to Orwell Road
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Botanic Ave to Whitton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- €15–18
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
Drumcondra to Rathgar train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Beechwood station.
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