There are 5 ways to get from Rathdrum to Sandyford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rathdrum to Dun Laoghairetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dun Laoghaire Stn to Drummartin Link Roadbus S8
1h 48m€9–11Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rathdrum to Dublin Pearsetrain Ic / ...
1h 55m€7–12Line 183 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathdrum to Rathnewbus 183
- Take the bus from Rathnew to UCD Stillorgan Rdbus 133
2h 22m€18–35Drive 50 km
- Drive from Rathdrum to Sandyfordcar 50 km
38 min€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathdrum to Sandyfordtaxi 50 km
38 min€75–95
Rathdrum to Sandyford by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathdrum to Sandyford is to train which costs €7 - €12 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdrum to Sandyford is to drive which takes 38 min and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdrum to Sandyford. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Sandyford Luas via Rathnew and Woodbine Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathdrum to Sandyford. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Kilmacud via Dawson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Rathdrum and Sandyford is 68 km. The road distance is 50 km.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Sandyford without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 48m and costs €8 - €11.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Rathdrum to Sandyford, including transfers.
Rathdrum to Sandyford bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Rathdrum station.
Rathdrum to Sandyford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Sandyford is to line 183 bus and bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €7 - €12 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Rathdrum, Ireland and Sandyford, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathdrum to Sandyford Luas via Rathnew, UCD Stillorgan Rd, and Woodbine Road in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Rathdrum to Dublin Pearse 5 times a day. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Rathdrum to Dun Laoghaire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Rathdrum to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Dun Laoghaire Stn to Drummartin Link Road
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathdrum to Rathnew
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Rathnew to UCD Stillorgan Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Rathnew to UCD Stillorgan Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Rathdrum to Sandyford bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Rathnew station.
Rathdrum to Sandyford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Pearse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdrum to Sandyford is 50 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Rathdrum to Sandyford.
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