How to get from Tower Cross to Rathmines by bus and train?

From Tower Cross to Rathmines by bus and train

To get from Tower Cross to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the D1 bus from Tower Cross station to Weirhope station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 15 bus from Connolly Station station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The bus and train schedule from Tower Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D1D1
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 1515
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Tower Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tower Cross
    ID 111471
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - D1D1
    Wait for bus
    D1
    Drogheda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Weirhope
    ID 111491
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Drogheda (Macbride)
    620 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connolly Station
    ID 1500
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Ballycullen Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathmines
    Walk to
    Rathmines
    Rathmines Road Lower
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tower Cross to Rathmines by bus and train via D2, RAIL and 14

To get from Tower Cross to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the D2 bus from Tower Cross station to Laytown Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 14 bus from Connolly Station station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The bus and train schedule from Tower Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

122min
Bus - D2D2
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 1414
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Tower Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tower Cross
  • 2
    Bus - D2D2
    Wait for bus
    D2
    Laytown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laytown Station
    ID 108711
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Laytown
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connolly Station
    ID 1500
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Dundrum Luas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    19 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 Tower Cross to Rathmines

The distance between Tower Cross, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 51.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tower Cross 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 Tower Cross to Rathmines

To check the bus and train schedule from Tower Cross to Rathmines using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tower Cross) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Tower Cross to Rathmines by bus and train via D2, RAIL and 14

To get from Tower Cross to Rathmines in Dublin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the D2 bus from Tower Cross station to Laytown Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 14 bus from Connolly Station station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The bus and train schedule from Tower Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Rathmines on the Moovit app.

122min
Bus - D2D2
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 1414
Walk to Rathmines
Leaves from Tower Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tower Cross
  • 2
    Bus - D2D2
    Wait for bus
    D2
    Laytown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laytown Station
    ID 108711
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Laytown
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connolly Station
    ID 1500
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Dundrum Luas
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    19 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 Tower Cross to Rathmines?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line D1, Train line RAIL, Bus line 15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tower Cross to Rathmines?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line D2, Train line RAIL, Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tower Cross and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tower Cross to Rathmines?

    The D1 bus line goes from Tower Cross station near Tower Cross in Laytown to Drogheda station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Drogheda station near Rathmines in Dublin.

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

    The total travel time between Tower Cross in Laytown and Rathmines in Dublin by bus and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the D1 bus from the Tower Cross stop near Tower Cross in Laytown.

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

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

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