There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Port to Rathdrum by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tara Street to Rathdrumtrain Ic
2h 37m€8–11Bus, line 183 bus
- Take the bus from South Townsend St to Bollarney Wdsbus 133
- Take the bus from Bollarney Wds to Rathdrumbus 183
3h 37m€19–27Drive 60.2 km
- Drive from Dublin Port to Rathdrumcar 60.2 km
52 min€11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin Port to Rathdrumtaxi 60.2 km
52 min€90–110
Dublin Port to Rathdrum by tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Port to Rathdrum is to train which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Port to Rathdrum is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Port to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Castleforbes Road and arriving at Rathdrum via South Townsend St and Bollarney Wds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Port to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Rathdrum via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Dublin Port and Rathdrum is 64 km. The road distance is 60.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Rathdrum without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €7 - €11.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Dublin Port to Rathdrum, including transfers.
Dublin Port to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from South Townsend St station.
Dublin Port to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Rathdrum is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 183 bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Dublin Port, Ireland and Rathdrum, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Rathdrum 5 times a day. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castleforbes Road to Rathdrum via Burgh Quay, South Townsend St, and Bollarney Wds in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from South Townsend St to Bollarney Wds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Bollarney Wds to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
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
Dublin Port to Rathdrum bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Bollarney Wds station.
Dublin Port to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Rathdrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Port to Rathdrum is 60 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Dublin Port to Rathdrum.
There are 120+ hotels available in Rathdrum.



