There are 4 ways to get from Rathdrum to Blessington by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 895 bus
best- Take the bus from Rathdrum to Glendaloughbus 183
- Take the bus from Glendalough to Blessingtonbus 895
2h 50m€7–11Drive 43 km
- Drive from Rathdrum to Blessingtoncar 43 km
39 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathdrum to Blessingtontaxi 43 km
39 min€70–90Train, line 65 bus
- Take the train from Rathdrum to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Poolbeg St to Blessingtonbus 65
3h 42m€9–12
Rathdrum to Blessington by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathdrum to Blessington is to bus and line 895 bus which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdrum to Blessington is to drive which takes 39 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdrum to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Blessington via Glendalough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Rathdrum and Blessington is 80 km. The road distance is 43 km.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Blessington without a car is to bus and line 895 bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €7 - €11.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Rathdrum to Blessington, including transfers.
Rathdrum to Blessington bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Rathdrum station.
Rathdrum to Blessington bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Glendalough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdrum to Blessington is 43 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Rathdrum to Blessington.
There are 222+ hotels available in Blessington.
What companies run services between Rathdrum, Ireland and Blessington, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathdrum to Blessington via Glendalough in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Rathdrum to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Bus from Rathdrum to Glendalough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Glendalough to Blessington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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