There are 4 ways to get from Rathmore to Ballydesmond by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sallins to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Rathmoretrain Ic
4h 53m€45–62Drive 252.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathmore to Ballydesmondcar 252.5 km
2h 54m€43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Abbeyfealebus 300
6h 1m€72–99Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
3h 41m€65–131
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmore to Ballydesmond is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmore to Ballydesmond is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmore to Ballydesmond. However, there are services departing from Eadestown and arriving at Abbeyfeale via Naas and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathmore to Ballydesmond. However, there are services departing from Sallins and arriving at Rathmore via Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Rathmore and Ballydesmond is 269 km. The road distance is 252.5 km.
The best way to get from Rathmore to Ballydesmond without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Rathmore to Ballydesmond, including transfers.
Rathmore to Ballydesmond bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Rathmore to Ballydesmond train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sallins station.
The best way to get from Rathmore to Ballydesmond is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Rathmore, IE-KE, Ireland and Ballydesmond, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Eadestown to Ballydesmond via Sallins Station, Sallins, Portlaoise, Mallow, and Rathmore in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Abbeyfeale hourly. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–70
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sallins to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Rathmore
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Abbeyfeale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €23–35
Bus from Naas to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
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More Questions & Answers
Rathmore to Ballydesmond bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Abbeyfeale station.
Rathmore to Ballydesmond train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmore to Ballydesmond is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Rathmore to Ballydesmond.
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