There are 4 ways to get from Rathmines to Carrickmines by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Rathmines to Carrickmines by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Carrickmines is to tram which costs €2 - €3 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Carrickmines is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs €21 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeson Street Upper and arriving at Clonkeen Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ranelagh and arriving at Carrickmines. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Rathmines and Carrickmines is 12 km. The road distance is 11.6 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Carrickmines without a car is to tram which takes 28 min and costs €2 - €3.
The tram from Ranelagh to Carrickmines takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Rathmines to Carrickmines bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Leeson Street Upper station.
Rathmines to Carrickmines train services, operated by Luas, depart from Ranelagh station.
Rathmines to Carrickmines bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Clonkeen Road station.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Carrickmines, Ireland?
Luas operates a vehicle from Ranelagh to Carrickmines every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €2–3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from Leeson Street Upper to Clonkeen Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 32 min.
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- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Ranelagh to Carrickmines
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Leeson Street Upper to Clonkeen Road
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- €21–26
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 Carrickmines train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Carrickmines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Carrickmines is 12 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Rathmines to Carrickmines.
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