There are 5 ways to get from Rathmines to Goatstown by tram, bus, 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.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Ranelagh to Balallytram Green
11 min€1–2Line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Ranelagh to Drummartin Roadbus 11
15 min€3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmines to Goatstowntaxi 5.6 km
7 min€12–16Walk
- Take the foot from Rathmines to Goatstownwalk 6.1 km
1h 13mBus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Castlewood Avenue to Chelmsford Roadbus S2
- Take the bus from Ranelagh to Drummartin Roadbus 11
52 min€9
Rathmines to Goatstown by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Goatstown is to tram which costs €1 - €2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Goatstown is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs €12 - €16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ranelagh and arriving at Drummartin Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ranelagh and arriving at Balally. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Rathmines and Goatstown is 5 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Goatstown without a car is to tram which takes 11 min and costs €1 - €2.
The tram from Ranelagh to Balally takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Rathmines to Goatstown bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Ranelagh station.
Rathmines to Goatstown train services, operated by Luas, depart from Ranelagh station.
Rathmines to Goatstown bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Drummartin Road station.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Goatstown, IE-D, Ireland?
Luas operates a vehicle from Ranelagh to Balally every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–2 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from Ranelagh to Drummartin Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 15 min.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Ranelagh to Balally
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Ranelagh to Drummartin Road
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Castlewood Avenue to Chelmsford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- €12–16
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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Rathmines to Goatstown train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Balally station.
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