There are 5 ways to get from RDS Arena to Castleknock by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sandymount to Dublin Connollytrain 700 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Castleknocktrain Ic / ...
1h 2m€4–6Drive 12.2 km
cheapest- Drive from RDS Arena to Castleknockcar 12.2 km
16 min€3–4Line 37 bus
- Take the bus from National Gallery to St Brigid's Churchbus 37
1h 14m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from RDS Arena to Castleknocktaxi 12.2 km
16 min€22–27Bus
- Take the bus from Donnybrook to Morgan Placebus 39A
1h 14m€3
RDS Arena to Castleknock by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from RDS Arena to Castleknock is to bus which costs €3 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from RDS Arena to Castleknock is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs €22 - €27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Donnybrook and arriving at Morgan Place. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from RDS Arena to Castleknock. However, there are services departing from Sandymount and arriving at Castleknock via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between RDS Arena and Castleknock is 14 km. The road distance is 12.2 km.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Castleknock without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €3 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from RDS Arena to Castleknock, including transfers.
RDS Arena to Castleknock bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from National Gallery station.
RDS Arena to Castleknock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sandymount station.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Castleknock is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €3 - €7. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between RDS Arena, Ireland and Castleknock, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from RDS Arena to Castleknock via Sandymount and Dublin Connolly in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from National Gallery to St Brigid's Church every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sandymount to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €1–3
Train from Dublin Connolly to Castleknock
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from National Gallery to St Brigid's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Donnybrook to Morgan Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- €22–27
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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Booking & Getting There
RDS Arena to Castleknock bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at St Brigid's Church station.
RDS Arena to Castleknock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between RDS Arena to Castleknock is 12 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from RDS Arena to Castleknock.
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