There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Rathcoole by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 126 bus
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NSbus 126 / ...
2h 5m€16–21Bus, line 126 bus via Wellington Quay
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Holy Family NSbus 126 / ...
2h 35m€12Drive 95.1 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Rathcoolecar 95.1 km
1h 6m€17–24Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Hazelhatchtrain Re / ...
2h 34m€19–26Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to S O'Casey Brbus 100X
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NSbus 126 / ...
2h 37m€19–25
Dundalk to Rathcoole by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Rathcoole is to bus and line 126 bus via Wellington Quay which costs €12 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Rathcoole is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Marshes Shop Cntr and arriving at Holy Family NS via Wellington Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Hazelhatch via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Dundalk and Rathcoole is 108 km. The road distance is 95.1 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Rathcoole without a car is to train and line 126 bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €15 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Dundalk to Rathcoole, including transfers.
Dundalk to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Rathcoole is to bus and line 126 bus via Wellington Quay which takes 2h 35m and costs €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Holy Family NS via Cathal Brugha St and Wellington Quay in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Greenogue IE via Dublin Connolly, Hazelhatch, and Hazelhatch Station in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NS
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Wellington Quay to Holy Family NS
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NS
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Stapleton Place to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Dundalk to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Rathcoole is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Dundalk to Rathcoole.
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