There are 6 ways to get from Malahide to Rathcoole by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 126 bus
best- Take the train from Malahide to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Holy Family NSbus 126 / ...
1h 33m€6–7Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Malahide to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Hawkins Street to Rathcoolebus 69
2h 18m€5–9Train
- Take the train from Malahide to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Hazelhatchtrain Ic / ...
2h 5m€9–12Drive 34.9 km
- Drive from Malahide to Rathcoolecar 34.9 km
29 min€7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malahide to Rathcooletaxi 34.9 km
29 min€70–85Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Malahide Stn to Five Lampsbus 42
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NSbus 126 / ...
2h€6
Malahide to Rathcoole by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malahide to Rathcoole is to bus and line 126 bus which costs €6 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Malahide to Rathcoole is to drive which takes 29 min and costs €6 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Malahide to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Malahide Stn and arriving at Holy Family NS via Connolly Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Rathcoole. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Hazelhatch via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Malahide and Rathcoole is 36 km. The road distance is 34.9 km.
The best way to get from Malahide to Rathcoole without a car is to train and line 126 bus which takes 1h 33m and costs €5 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Malahide to Rathcoole, including transfers.
Malahide to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Malahide Stn station.
Malahide to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
The best way to get from Malahide to Rathcoole is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 126 bus, which costs €6 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Malahide, Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?
You can take a train from Malahide to Greenogue IE via Dublin Connolly, Hazelhatch, and Hazelhatch Station in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malahide Stn to Holy Family NS via Five Lamps and Connolly Station in around 2h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Malahide to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Malahide to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Connolly to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Malahide to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from George's Quay to Holy Family NS
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Connolly Station to Holy Family NS
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Malahide Stn to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Hawkins Street to Rathcoole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Malahide Stn to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitelink
Bus from Hawkins Street to Rathcoole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Nitelink
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Booking & Getting There
Malahide to Rathcoole bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Five Lamps station.
Malahide to Rathcoole train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malahide to Rathcoole is 35 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Malahide to Rathcoole.
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