There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Vale of Clara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rathdrumtrain Re / ...
1h 44m€6–9Bus, line 183 bus
- Take the bus from Sussex Road to Wicklow RPbus 133
- Take the bus from Wicklow RP to Rathdrum Brbus 183
2h 52m€16–23Drive 57.6 km
- Drive from Dublin to Vale of Claracar 57.6 km
47 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Vale of Clarataxi 57.6 km
47 min€85–110
Dublin to Vale of Clara by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Vale of Clara is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Vale of Clara is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Vale of Clara. However, there are services departing from Sussex Road and arriving at Rathdrum Br via Wicklow RP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Rathdrum. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Dublin and Vale of Clara is 63 km. The road distance is 57.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Vale of Clara without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €6 - €9.
The train from Dublin Pearse to Rathdrum takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Dublin to Vale of Clara bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Sussex Road station.
Dublin to Vale of Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Pearse station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Vale of Clara is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 183 bus, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Vale of Clara, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Rathdrum every 3 hours. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sussex Road to Vale of Clara via Wicklow RP and Rathdrum Br in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Pearse to Rathdrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Sussex Road to Wicklow RP
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Wicklow RP to Rathdrum Br
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
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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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to Vale of Clara bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Wicklow RP station.
Dublin to Vale of Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Rathdrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Vale of Clara is 58 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Dublin to Vale of Clara.
There are 125+ hotels available in Vale of Clara.