There are 5 ways to get from Rathcoole to Balbriggan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 126 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathcoole to Mayor Street Lowerbus 126 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
1h 31m€6–8Line 126 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Rathcoole to S O'Casey Brbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbrigganbus 101
2h 10m€15–20Drive 49.2 km
- Drive from Rathcoole to Balbriggancar 49.2 km
34 min€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathcoole to Balbriggantaxi 49.2 km
34 min€70–85Train
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggantrain Re / ...
2h 9m€9–13
Rathcoole to Balbriggan by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathcoole to Balbriggan is to line 126 bus and train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rathcoole to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 34 min and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathcoole to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Rathcoole and arriving at Balbriggan via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathcoole to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Balbriggan via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Rathcoole and Balbriggan is 55 km. The road distance is 49.2 km.
The best way to get from Rathcoole to Balbriggan without a car is to line 126 bus and train which takes 1h 31m and costs €6 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Rathcoole to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Rathcoole to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Rathcoole station.
Rathcoole to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Rathcoole to Balbriggan is to line 126 bus and line 101 bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €15 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathcoole to Balbriggan via S O'Casey Br and Dublin Busáras in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fitzmaurice Road to Balbriggan via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Hazelhatch to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Rathcoole to Mayor Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathcoole to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- €70–85
A-Z Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 3900
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0444
- Website
- call-a-cab-celbridge.com
Celbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0777
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
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Booking & Getting There
Rathcoole to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at S O'Casey Br station.
Rathcoole to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathcoole to Balbriggan is 49 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Rathcoole to Balbriggan.
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