There are 5 ways to get from Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, tram, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Merchant's Quay to South Circular Roadbus 51D / ...
12 min€3Tram
cheapest- Take the tram from Four Courts to Suir Roadtram Red
21 min€1–2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaoltaxi 3.1 km
4 min€9–11Walk
- Take the walk from Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaolwalk 3 km
36 minLine 73 bus
- Take the bus from Winetavern Street to Suir Rd Nbus 73
21 min€3
Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaol by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaol is to tram which costs €1 - €2 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaol is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs €9 - €11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merchant's Quay and arriving at South Circular Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Four Courts and arriving at Suir Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Smithfield and Kilmainham Gaol is 3 km.
The best way to get from Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaol without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs €3.
The bus from Merchant's Quay to South Circular Road takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Merchant's Quay station.
Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Luas, depart from Four Courts station.
Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at South Circular Road station.
What companies run services between Smithfield, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?
Dublin Bus operates a bus from Merchant's Quay to South Circular Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 7 min. Express Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Luas operates a vehicle from Four Courts to Suir Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 11 min.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Four Courts to Suir Road
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Merchant's Quay to South Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- + 353 1 822 1122
- Website
- Express Bus
Bus from Merchant's Quay to South Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Express Bus
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Winetavern Street to Suir Rd N
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Estimated price
- €9–11
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
Smithfield to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Suir Road station.
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