There are 7 ways to get from Rathfarnham to Drogheda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 15 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lakelands Pk to Five Lampsbus 15
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
1h 29m€13–17Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tara Street to Droghedatrain Re / ...
2h 15m€9–13Drive 52.3 km
- Drive from Rathfarnham to Droghedacar 52.3 km
45 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathfarnham to Droghedataxi 52.3 km
45 min€80–95Line 16 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Drumcondra Stnbus 16
- Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to George's Streetbus 901
2h 12m€12Line 16 bus, bus via Airport Zone 13
- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Airport Zone 15bus 16
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Busbus 100X
2h 12m€15–21Line 16 bus, bus via St Mary's Hospital
- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Drumcondra Stnbus 16
- Take the bus from Drumcondra Stn to St Mary's Hospitalbus 101
2h 40m€17–23
Rathfarnham to Drogheda by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathfarnham to Drogheda is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathfarnham to Drogheda is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathfarnham to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Rathfarnham and arriving at George's Street via Drumcondra Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathfarnham to Drogheda. However, there are services departing from Harcourt and arriving at Drogheda via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Rathfarnham and Drogheda is 58 km. The road distance is 52.3 km.
The best way to get from Rathfarnham to Drogheda without a car is to line 15 bus and train which takes 1h 29m and costs €12 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Rathfarnham to Drogheda, including transfers.
Rathfarnham to Drogheda bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Rathfarnham station.
Rathfarnham to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Rathfarnham to Drogheda is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €8 - €13. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and bus, which costs €12 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Rathfarnham, Ireland and Drogheda, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Drogheda hourly. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathfarnham to George's Street via Drumcondra Stn in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Tara Street to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Lakelands Pk to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathfarnham to Drumcondra Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathfarnham to Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathfarnham to Drumcondra Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Drumcondra Stn to George's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–18
Bus from Drumcondra Stn to St Mary's Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- €80–95
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Rathfarnham to Drogheda bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Drumcondra Stn station.
Rathfarnham to Drogheda train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Drogheda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathfarnham to Drogheda is 52 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Rathfarnham to Drogheda.
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