There are 6 ways to get from Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 929 train
best- Take the train from Dun Laoghaire to Castleknocktrain 929
50 min€3–5Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Monkstown Road to Clare Streetbus 7 / ...
- Take the bus from National Gallery to St Brigid's Churchbus 37
1h 32m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknocktaxi 18.5 km
24 min€30–40Drive 18.5 km
- Drive from Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknockcar 18.5 km
24 min€4–5Train
- Take the train from Salthill to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Castleknocktrain Ic / ...
54 min€4–7Bus, line 38 bus
- Take the bus from Monkstown Road to Parnell Square Westbus 7 / ...
- Take the bus from Parnell Square West to St Brigid's Churchbus 38
1h 35m€6
Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock is to line 929 train which costs €3 - €5 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock. However, there are services departing from Monkstown Road and arriving at St Brigid's Church via National Gallery. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dun Laoghaire and arriving at Castleknock. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Monkstown, County Dublin and Castleknock is 21 km. The road distance is 18.5 km.
The best way to get from Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock without a car is to line 929 train which takes 50 min and costs €3 - €5.
The line 929 train from Dun Laoghaire to Castleknock takes 50 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Monkstown Road station.
Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dun Laoghaire station.
The best way to get from Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock is to line 929 train which takes 50 min and costs €3 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 32m.
What companies run services between Monkstown, County Dublin, IE-D, Ireland and Castleknock, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dun Laoghaire to Castleknock once daily. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monkstown Road to St Brigid's Church via Clare Street and National Gallery in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dun Laoghaire to Castleknock
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Salthill to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Connolly to Castleknock
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 Monkstown Road to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from National Gallery to St Brigid's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Monkstown Road to Parnell Square West
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Parnell Square West to St Brigid's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
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
Bray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 286 1111
Bray Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 807 5589
- Website
- braytaxi.com
Simon Napier Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 053 5904
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More Questions & Answers
Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Clare Street station.
Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castleknock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock is 18 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Monkstown, County Dublin to Castleknock.
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