There are 4 ways to get from Rathdrum to RDS Arena by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rathdrum to Lansdowne Roadtrain Ic
1h 30m€6–9Line 183 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathdrum to Arklow Wbus 183
- Take the bus from Arklow W to Merrion Roadbus 2
2h 26m€17–24Drive 54.7 km
- Drive from Rathdrum to RDS Arenacar 54.7 km
45 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathdrum to RDS Arenataxi 54.7 km
45 min€80–100
Rathdrum to RDS Arena by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathdrum to RDS Arena is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdrum to RDS Arena is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdrum to RDS Arena. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Merrion Road via Arklow W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Lansdowne Road. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Rathdrum and RDS Arena is 61 km. The road distance is 54.7 km.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to RDS Arena without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €6 - €9.
The train from Rathdrum to Lansdowne Road takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rathdrum to RDS Arena bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Rathdrum station.
Rathdrum to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to RDS Arena is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can line 183 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Rathdrum, Ireland and RDS Arena, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Rathdrum to Lansdowne Road twice daily. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathdrum to RDS Arena via Arklow W and Merrion Road in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Rathdrum to Lansdowne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Bus from Rathdrum to Arklow W
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Arklow W to Merrion Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Rathdrum to RDS Arena bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Arklow W station.
Rathdrum to RDS Arena train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Lansdowne Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdrum to RDS Arena is 55 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Rathdrum to RDS Arena.
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