How to get fromDublin Terminal 1 to Kilmainham Gaolby bus, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Brendan's Ctgs to South Circular Roadbus C1 / ...
1h 30m
€3
Drive 9.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilmainham Gaolcar 9.4 km
15 min
€2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilmainham Gaoltaxi 9.4 km
15 min
€18–22
Bus via Tritonville Road
1. Take the bus from Tritonville Road to South Circular Roadbus C1 / ...
1h 37m
€3
Bus via Sandymount
1. Take the bus from Sandymount to South Circular Roadbus C1 / ...
1h 49m
€3
Line 82 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Sean Moore Rd to Ringsend Roadbus 82
2. Take the tram from Spencer Dock to Suir Roadtram Red
2h
€4–5

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Map of how to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilmainham Gaol.

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Distance: 11.3 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?

Dublin Bus operates a bus from St Brendan's Ctgs to South Circular Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 31 min.

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