There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Sandycove by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Canal Dock to Glenagearytrain Ic / ...
23 min€2–4Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from American Embassy to Traverslea Closebus 7 / ...
38 min€1–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Sandycovetaxi 11.8 km
15 min€20–25Drive 11.8 km
- Drive from Dublin to Sandycovecar 11.8 km
15 min€2–3
Dublin to Sandycove by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Sandycove is to bus which costs €1 - €3 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Sandycove is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs €20 - €25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from American Embassy and arriving at Traverslea Close. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Canal Dock and arriving at Glenageary. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Dublin and Sandycove is 11 km. The road distance is 11.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Sandycove without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Grand Canal Dock to Glenageary takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Dublin to Sandycove bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from American Embassy station.
Dublin to Sandycove train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Grand Canal Dock station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Sandycove is to train which takes 23 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 - €3 and takes 38 min.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Sandycove, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Grand Canal Dock to Glenageary every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from American Embassy to Traverslea Close every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Grand Canal Dock to Glenageary
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from American Embassy to Traverslea Close
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitelink
Bus from American Embassy to Traverslea Close
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Nitelink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from American Embassy to Traverslea Close
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- €20–25
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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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Sandycove bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Traverslea Close station.
Dublin to Sandycove train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Glenageary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Sandycove is 12 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Dublin to Sandycove.
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