There are 4 ways to get from Rathdrum to DCU Helix by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Rathdrum to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
2h 7m€9–12Line 183 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathdrum to Rathnewbus 183
- Take the bus from Rathnew to UCD Stillorgan Rdbus 133
- Take the bus from UCD Stillorgan Rd to Dcubus E1 / ...
2h 59m€19–27Drive 63.3 km
- Drive from Rathdrum to DCU Helixcar 63.3 km
57 min€12–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathdrum to DCU Helixtaxi 63.3 km
57 min€95–120
Rathdrum to DCU Helix by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathdrum to DCU Helix is to train which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdrum to DCU Helix is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €11 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdrum to DCU Helix. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Dcu via Rathnew and UCD Stillorgan Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathdrum to DCU Helix. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Tara Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Rathdrum and DCU Helix is 69 km. The road distance is 63.3 km.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to DCU Helix without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €9 - €12.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Rathdrum to DCU Helix, including transfers.
Rathdrum to DCU Helix bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Rathdrum station.
Rathdrum to DCU Helix train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to DCU Helix is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €9 - €12. Alternatively, you can line 183 bus and bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Rathdrum, Ireland and DCU Helix, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Rathdrum to Tara Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathdrum to DCU Helix via Rathnew, UCD Stillorgan Rd, and Dcu in around 2h 59m.
- 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 Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Rathdrum to DCU Helix bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Rathnew station.
Rathdrum to DCU Helix train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdrum to DCU Helix is 63 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Rathdrum to DCU Helix.
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