There are 6 ways to get from RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, train, 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.
Line 4 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Usher's Quay4
- Take the bus from Usher's Quay to South Circular Road52 / ...
41 min€6Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from Sandymount to Tara StreetIc / ...
- Take the tram from Abbey Street to Suir RoadRed
51 min€3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol6.7 km
8 min€14–18Walk
- Take the foot from RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol6.7 km
1h 20mLine 4 bus
- Take the bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Heuston Station4
50 min€3Bus
- Take the bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Saint James's HospitalS2
53 min€3
RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol is to line 4 bus which costs €3 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs €14 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from RDS Ballsbridge and arriving at Heuston Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
No, there is no direct train from RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol. However, there are services departing from Sandymount and arriving at Suir Road via Abbey Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between RDS Arena and Kilmainham Gaol is 8 km.
The best way to get from RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol without a car is to line 4 bus and bus which takes 41 min and costs €6.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol, including transfers.
RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from RDS Ballsbridge station.
RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sandymount station.
RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Usher's Quay station.
What companies run services between RDS Arena, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol via RDS Ballsbridge, Usher's Quay, and South Circular Road in around 41 min.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Sandymount to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €1–3
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Abbey Street to Suir Road
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Usher's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Usher's Quay to South Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Saint James's Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- + 353 1 822 1122
- Website
- expressbus.ie
Bus from Usher's Quay to South Circular Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://expressbus.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- €14–18
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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RDS Arena to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
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