There are 4 ways to get from Merrion Square to Blanchardstown by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Castleknocktrain Ic / ...
26 min€2–4Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Gallery to Junction 6bus 39A / ...
38 min€1–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrion Square to Blanchardstowntaxi 11.4 km
14 min€21–26Drive 11.4 km
- Drive from Merrion Square to Blanchardstowncar 11.4 km
14 min€2–3
Merrion Square to Blanchardstown by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrion Square to Blanchardstown is to bus which costs €1 - €3 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrion Square to Blanchardstown is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs €21 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from National Gallery and arriving at Junction 6. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Castleknock. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Merrion Square and Blanchardstown is 11 km. The road distance is 11.4 km.
The best way to get from Merrion Square to Blanchardstown without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Dublin Pearse to Castleknock takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Merrion Square to Blanchardstown bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from National Gallery station.
Merrion Square to Blanchardstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Pearse station.
The best way to get from Merrion Square to Blanchardstown is to train which takes 26 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 - €3 and takes 38 min.
What companies run services between Merrion Square, Ireland and Blanchardstown, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Castleknock hourly. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from National Gallery to Junction 6 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 38 min. Nitelink also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Pearse to Castleknock
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from National Gallery to Junction 6
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from National Gallery to Junction 6
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- €21–26
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
Merrion Square to Blanchardstown bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Junction 6 station.
Merrion Square to Blanchardstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castleknock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrion Square to Blanchardstown is 11 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Merrion Square to Blanchardstown.
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