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How to get from Sandhills to Rathmines by bus and train?

From Sandhills to Rathmines by bus and train

To get from Sandhills to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CW1 bus from Sandhills station to Fire Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 80 bus from Parkgate Street station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Sandhills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

147min
Bus - CW1CW1
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Sandhills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sandhills
  • 2
    Bus - CW1CW1
    Wait for bus
    CW1
    Tyndall College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fire Station
    ID 111151
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carlow
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 1474
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sandhills to Rathmines by bus and train via CW2, RAIL and 80

To get from Sandhills to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CW2 bus from Castlewood Gardens station to Fire Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 80 bus from Parkgate Street station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Sandhills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CW2CW2
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Castlewood Gardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlewood Gardens
    ID 111601
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CW2CW2
    Wait for bus
    CW2
    Barrow Valley Retail
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fire Station
    ID 111151
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carlow
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 1474
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sandhills to Rathmines

The distance between Sandhills, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 97.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sandhills to Rathmines by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Sandhills to Rathmines

To check the bus and train schedule from Sandhills to Rathmines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sandhills) and destination (Rathmines), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Sandhills to Rathmines by bus and train via CW2, RAIL and 80

To get from Sandhills to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CW2 bus from Castlewood Gardens station to Fire Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 80 bus from Parkgate Street station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Sandhills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CW2CW2
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 8080
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Castlewood Gardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlewood Gardens
    ID 111601
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - CW2CW2
    Wait for bus
    CW2
    Barrow Valley Retail
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fire Station
    ID 111151
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carlow
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 1474
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Palmerston Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sandhills to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line CW1, Train line RAIL, Bus line 80.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sandhills to Rathmines?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line CW2, Train line RAIL, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sandhills and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sandhills to Rathmines?

    The CW1 bus line goes from Tyndall College station near Sandhills in Carlow to Fire Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Fire Station station near Rathmines in Dublin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sandhills to Rathmines by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sandhills in Carlow and Rathmines in Dublin by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sandhills to get to Rathmines?

    Get on the CW1 bus from the Tyndall College stop near Sandhills in Carlow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sandhills and Rathmines?

    Get off the bus at the Fire Station stop, which is closest to Rathmines in Dublin.