There are 5 ways to get from Kildare to Rathgar by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the tram from Marlborough to Beechwoodtram Green
1h 20m€7–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kildare to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
2h 20m€5Bus, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from Kildare Village to Bachelors Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from D'Olier Street to Orwell Roadbus 14 / ...
1h 25m€9–12Drive 51 km
- Drive from Kildare to Rathgarcar 51 km
39 min€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kildare to Rathgartaxi 51 km
39 min€75–95
Kildare to Rathgar by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Rathgar is to bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Rathgar is to drive which takes 39 min and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Orwell Road via D'Olier Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Rathgar. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Beechwood via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Kildare and Rathgar is 54 km. The road distance is 51 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Rathgar without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 20m and costs €7 - €12.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Kildare to Rathgar, including transfers.
Kildare to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Rathgar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Rathgar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kildare Village to Orwell Road via Bachelors Walk and D'Olier Street in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Marlborough to Beechwood
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://www.luas.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare Village to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from D'Olier Street to Orwell Road
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Kildare to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Dave's Taxi & Limo Service
- Phone
- +353 86 405 3463
Kildare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 530 814
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More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Rathgar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Rathgar is 51 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Kildare to Rathgar.
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