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How to get fromRathgar to Kilmainham Gaolby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Rathgar to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kenilworth Park to St James's Hospitalbus bus S2
    28 min
    €3

  2. Line 15 bus, bus via South Circular Road

    1. Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quaybus bus 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tara Street to South Circular Roadbus bus 52 / ...
    52 min
    €6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rathgar to Kilmainham Gaoltaxi taxi 4.8 km
    6 min
    €11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Rathgar to Kilmainham Gaolwalk walk 5.2 km
    1h 2m

  5. Bus, line 73 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rathgar West to Drimnagh Rdbus bus S4
    2. Take the bus from Drimnagh Rd to Hybreasal Housebus bus 73
    53 min
    €5

  6. Line 15 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quaybus bus 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eden Quay to Inchicore Librarybus bus G1 / ...
    56 min
    €6

Rathgar to Kilmainham Gaol by bus and foot

Calendar460Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket€3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 km
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Rathgar, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?

Dublin Bus operates a bus from Kenilworth Park to St James's Hospital every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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