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How to get fromDublin to Rathdowneyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Rathdowney by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ballybrophy to Rathdowneybus bus Ls16
    2h 26m
    €11–19

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus bus 831
    3h 20m
    €8–22

  3. Drive 117.4 km

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rathdowneycar car 117.4 km
    1h 17m
    €20–29

  4. Bus via Newbridge

    1. Take the bus from George's Quay to Toughers Ind Estatebus bus 126
    2. Take the bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus bus 831
    4h 31m
    €8–22

Dublin to Rathdowney by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 123.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Rathdowney, Ireland?

You can take a bus from George's Quay to Rathdowney via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 3h 20m.

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