There are 5 ways to get from Rathgar to Wicklow by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Ucd
best- Take the bus from Rathgar West to Ucdbus S4
- Take the bus from Woodbine Road to Grand Hotelbus 133
1h 58m€16–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tara Street to Wicklowtrain Ic
2h 30m€7–10Drive 45.8 km
- Drive from Rathgar to Wicklowcar 45.8 km
35 min€8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathgar to Wicklowtaxi 45.8 km
35 min€70–85Bus
- Take the bus from Rathgar West to Clare Streetbus 15A / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Grand Hotelbus 740 / ...
2h 27m€18–24
Rathgar to Wicklow by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathgar to Wicklow is to train which costs €6 - €10 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rathgar to Wicklow is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €8 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathgar to Wicklow. However, there are services departing from Rathgar West and arriving at Grand Hotel via Woodbine Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathgar to Wicklow. However, there are services departing from Beechwood and arriving at Wicklow via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Rathgar and Wicklow is 54 km. The road distance is 45.8 km.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Wicklow without a car is to bus via Ucd which takes 1h 58m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Rathgar to Wicklow, including transfers.
Rathgar to Wicklow bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Rathgar West station.
Rathgar to Wicklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Wicklow is to bus via Ucd which takes 1h 58m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €6 - €10 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Rathgar, Ireland and Wicklow, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathgar West to Grand Hotel via Ucd and Woodbine Road in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Wicklow every 3 hours. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Wicklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Rathgar West to Ucd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Woodbine Road to Grand Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–19
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Woodbine Road to Grand Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Square to Grand Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Rathgar West to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- €70–85
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Rathgar to Wicklow bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Ucd station.
Rathgar to Wicklow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Wicklow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathgar to Wicklow is 46 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Rathgar to Wicklow.
There are 107+ hotels available in Wicklow.