There are 8 ways to get from Rathgar to Malahide by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Beechwood to Westmorelandtram Green
- Take the train from Tara Street to Malahidetrain Re / ...
1h 2m€4–6Line 142 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palmerston Vil to Malahide Stnbus 142
1h 12m€3Line 15 bus, train
- Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Five Lampsbus 14 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Malahidetrain Re / ...
1h 11m€5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathgar to Malahidetaxi 19.7 km
25 min€40–50Drive 19.7 km
- Drive from Rathgar to Malahidecar 19.7 km
25 min€4–5Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rathgar West to Poolbeg Stbus 65 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Malahidetrain Re / ...
1h 7m€5–7Line 15 bus, line 42 bus
- Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Five Lampsbus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Malahide Stnbus 42
1h 39m€6Line 783 bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Rathgar West to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 783
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Malahide Stnbus 102
2h 13m€6–20
Rathgar to Malahide by tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathgar to Malahide is to line 142 bus which costs €3 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rathgar to Malahide is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs €40 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palmerston Vil and arriving at Malahide Stn. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathgar to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Beechwood and arriving at Malahide via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Rathgar and Malahide is 18 km. The road distance is 19.7 km.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Malahide without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 2m and costs €3 - €6.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Rathgar to Malahide, including transfers.
Rathgar to Malahide bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Palmerston Vil station.
Rathgar to Malahide train services, operated by Luas, depart from Beechwood station.
Rathgar to Malahide bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Malahide Stn station.
What companies run services between Rathgar, Ireland and Malahide, Ireland?
Dublin Bus operates a bus from Palmerston Vil to Malahide Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Beechwood to Westmoreland
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Connolly to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Tara Street to Malahide
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Orwell Mews to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathgar West to Poolbeg St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Palmerston Vil to Malahide Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Orwell Mews to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Five Lamps to Malahide Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Rathgar West to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–18
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Malahide Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- €40–50
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 Malahide train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Westmoreland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathgar to Malahide is 20 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Rathgar to Malahide.
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