There are 6 ways to get from Rathmines to Balbriggan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 15 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Five Lamps14 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to BalbrigganIc / ...
1h 27m€7–9Drive 34.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathmines to Balbriggan34.1 km
29 min€6–9Line 14 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Busáras14
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan101
1h 48m€9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmines to Balbriggan34.1 km
29 min€50–65Train
- Take the train from Tara Street to BalbrigganRe / ...
1h 53m€6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Old Market Green33
3h 3m€6
Rathmines to Balbriggan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Balbriggan is to bus which costs €6 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 29 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Cathal Brugha Barracks and arriving at Balbriggan via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathmines to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Charlemont and arriving at Balbriggan via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Rathmines and Balbriggan is 39 km. The road distance is 34.1 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Balbriggan without a car is to line 15 bus and train which takes 1h 27m and costs €6 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Rathmines to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Rathmines to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cathal Brugha Barracks station.
Rathmines to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Balbriggan is to line 14 bus and line 101 bus which takes 1h 48m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Balbriggan via Busáras and Dublin Busáras in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Balbriggan hourly. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Tara Street to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Old Market Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
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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More Questions & Answers
Rathmines to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Busáras station.
Rathmines to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Balbriggan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Balbriggan is 34 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Rathmines to Balbriggan.
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