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How to get fromDublin Castle to Kilmainham Gaolby bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Castle to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to South Circular Roadbus bus 52 / ...
    42 min
    €3

  2. Tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Abbey St. to Suir Roadtram tram Red
    52 min
    €1–2

  3. Bus via D'Olier Street

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide Road to Westmoreland Streetbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Inchicore Librarybus bus 13 / ...
    44 min
    €4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dublin Castle to Kilmainham Gaoltaxi taxi 4.8 km
    6 min
    €11–14

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Dublin Castle to Kilmainham Gaolwalk walk 4.9 km
    58 min

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Adelaide Road to South Circular Roadbus bus X25 / ...
    49 min
    €3

  7. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Eastmoreland Place to St James's Hospitalbus bus S2
    54 min
    €3

Dublin Castle to Kilmainham Gaol by foot and bus

Calendar1842Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket€4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.7 km
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Dublin Castle, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?

Dublin Bus operates a bus from Wellington Quay to South Circular Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Luas operates a vehicle from Abbey St. to Suir Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 15 min.

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