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How to get from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from St Mary's School station to Pleasants Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Connolly station to Balbriggan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

98min€2.00
Bus - 1616
Bus - 1515
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from St Mary's School

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rathfarnham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pleasants Street
    ID 1353
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Clongriffin
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Connolly Station
    ID 497
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Drogheda (Macbride)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Balbriggan
    Ride to train station
    Balbriggan
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 16, 14 and RAIL

To get from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from St Mary's School station to Pleasants Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Connolly station to Balbriggan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

113min€2.00
Bus - 1616
Bus - 1414
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from St Mary's School

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rathfarnham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pleasants Street
    ID 1353
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Beaumont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Connolly Station
    ID 497
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Drogheda (Macbride)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Balbriggan
    Ride to train station
    Balbriggan
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan

The distance between Rathfarnham, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland is approximately 42.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rathfarnham

Rathfarnham is located at Rathfarnham, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is St Mary's School.

Bus stations close to Rathfarnham:

  • St Mary's School
  • Loretto Terrace
  • Rathfarnham Wood

Public transit stations close to Balbriggan, Ireland

Balbriggan is located at Balbriggan, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Balbriggan Station.

Train stations close to Balbriggan:

  • Balbriggan
  • Gormanston

Bus stations close to Balbriggan:

  • Balbriggan Station
  • Balbriggan Comm Sch
  • Balbriggan College

Alternative route by bus and train via 16, 14 and RAIL

To get from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 16 bus from St Mary's School station to Pleasants Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 14 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Connolly station to Balbriggan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

113min€2.00
Bus - 1616
Bus - 1414
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from St Mary's School

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rathfarnham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pleasants Street
    ID 1353
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Beaumont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Connolly Station
    ID 497
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Drogheda (Macbride)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Balbriggan
    Ride to train station
    Balbriggan
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 15, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 14, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rathfarnham and Balbriggan in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan in Ireland?

    The 16 bus line goes from Dublin Airport station near Rathfarnham to Pleasants Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Balbriggan station near Balbriggan in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan in Ireland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Rathfarnham and Balbriggan in Ireland by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rathfarnham to get to Balbriggan in Ireland?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Dublin Airport stop near Rathfarnham in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rathfarnham and Balbriggan in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Balbriggan station, which is closest to Balbriggan in Ireland.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan?

    The ride from Rathfarnham to Balbriggan costs €2.00.

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