There are 5 ways to get from Rathgar to Kildare 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 Dublin Heuston to Kildaretrain Re / ...
1h 34m€8–12Line 15 bus, bus via Kildare
cheapest- Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quaybus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Kildarebus 126 / ...
3h 23m€6Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quaybus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllgebus 300
1h 48m€9–12Drive 51.2 km
- Drive from Rathgar to Kildarecar 51.2 km
39 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathgar to Kildaretaxi 51.2 km
39 min€75–95
Rathgar to Kildare by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathgar to Kildare is to line 15 bus and bus via Kildare which costs €6 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rathgar to Kildare is to drive which takes 39 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathgar to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Orwell Mews and arriving at Kildare Vllge via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathgar to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Beechwood and arriving at Kildare via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Rathgar and Kildare is 53 km. The road distance is 51.2 km.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Kildare without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €7 - €12.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Rathgar to Kildare, including transfers.
Rathgar to Kildare bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Orwell Mews station.
Rathgar to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Kildare is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €7 - €12. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Rathgar, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orwell Mews to Kildare Vllge via Eden Quay and Burgh Quay in around 1h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from George's Quay to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
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
Rathgar to Kildare bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Rathgar to Kildare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathgar to Kildare is 51 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Rathgar to Kildare.
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