There are 4 ways to get from RDS Arena to Smithfield by train, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
RDS Arena to Smithfield by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from RDS Arena to Smithfield is to train which costs €1 - €3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from RDS Arena to Smithfield is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs €11 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from RDS Ballsbridge and arriving at Merchant's Quay. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sandymount and arriving at Tara Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between RDS Arena and Smithfield is 4 km.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Smithfield without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs €1 - €3.
The train from Sandymount to Tara Street takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
RDS Arena to Smithfield bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from RDS Ballsbridge station.
RDS Arena to Smithfield train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sandymount station.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Smithfield is to train which takes 17 min and costs €1 - €3. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus, which costs €3 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between RDS Arena, Ireland and Smithfield, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sandymount to Tara Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Merchant's Quay every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 24 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sandymount to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €1–3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Merchant's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- €11–15
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 Smithfield bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Merchant's Quay station.
RDS Arena to Smithfield train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
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