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

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There are 7 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 Clareville Road to Herberton Roadbus bus S2
    25 min
    €3

  2. Bus via St James's Hospital

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

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk 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 Tara Street to South Circular Roadbus bus 52 / ...
    54 min
    €6

  7. Line 15 bus, line 68 bus

    1. Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Camden Street Lwrbus bus 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Camden Street Lwr to Suir Rd Nbus bus 68 / ...
    1h 18m
    €6

Rathgar to Kilmainham Gaol by bus and foot

Calendar460Weekly Services
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket€3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.8 km
  • Duration: 25 min

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

Dublin Bus operates a bus from Clareville Road to Herberton Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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