There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Rathlee by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinatrain Re
4h 47m€35–48Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Rathleebus 458
5h 3m€33–45Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballysadarebus 23
5h 21m€39–53Drive 239.5 km
- Drive from Dublin to Rathleecar 239.5 km
2h 53m€41–59
Dublin to Rathlee by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Rathlee is to train and bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Rathlee is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Rathlee. However, there are services departing from Dublin Busáras and arriving at Rathlee via Ballysadare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Rathlee. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Ballina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Dublin and Rathlee is 295 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Rathlee without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Dublin to Rathlee, including transfers.
Dublin to Rathlee bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dublin Busáras station.
Dublin to Rathlee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Rathlee is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Rathlee, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Ballina twice a week. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballysadare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €23–35
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballysadare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Rathlee
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–19
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Rathlee bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballysadare station.
Dublin to Rathlee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Rathlee is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Dublin to Rathlee.
There are 140+ hotels available in Rathlee.



