There are 5 ways to get from Rathgar to Dalkey by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathgar West to Pearse Stnbus 15A / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
1h€5–7Drive 13.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathgar to Dalkeycar 13.7 km
19 min€3–4Line 15 bus, train
- Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quaybus 14 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
1h 1m€5–7Line 14 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Orwell Road to Dundrum Luasbus 14
- Take the bus from Dundrum Luas to Dun Laoghaire Stnbus L25
1h 37m€9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathgar to Dalkeytaxi 13.7 km
19 min€24–30
Rathgar to Dalkey by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathgar to Dalkey is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathgar to Dalkey is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs €24 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathgar to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Orwell Road and arriving at Dalkey Village via Dundrum Luas and Dun Laoghaire Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Rathgar and Dalkey is 18 km. The road distance is 13.7 km.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Dalkey without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h and costs €4 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Rathgar to Dalkey, including transfers.
Rathgar to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Orwell Road station.
Rathgar to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Dundrum Luas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathgar to Dalkey is 14 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Rathgar to Dalkey.
There are 1136+ hotels available in Dalkey.
What companies run services between Rathgar, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Orwell Road to Dalkey Village via Dundrum Luas and Dun Laoghaire Stn in around 1h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Pearse to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Tara Street to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Rathgar West to Pearse Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Orwell Road to Dundrum Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Dundrum Luas to Dun Laoghaire Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- €24–30
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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