Dublin to Malahide castle

Winnieacre · 05-09-2012 09:32PM #1

Hi

I need to get from Heuston station to Malahide castle using public transport. Could anyone advise me whether the bus (route 42)or the Dart would take me closest? How far would I have to walk to the castle from both?

I have checked on google maps but it's not clear where the dart station is and I don't know where the bus stops are either:(

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Winnie

OU812 · 05-09-2012 09:35PM

Dart station I across the road from the castle grounds

Lawrence1895 · 05-09-2012 09:37PM

It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the DART station to the castle, afaik.

Not sure about the buses, only went there by DART. But they have a route planer on the Dublin Bus website.

Winnieacre · 05-09-2012 10:11PM

Lars1916 wrote: »

It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the DART station to the castle, afaik.

Not sure about the buses, only went there by DART. But they have a route planer on the Dublin Bus website.

Thanks - I've just checked that Dublin bus planner and the bus looks a bit closer, but I suspect the Dart would get me there faster.

So, I take the Luas from Heuston to Connolly, then the Dart to Malahide? Do I need to get separate tickets for each of these?

Winnie

cloud493 · 06-09-2012 12:02PM

You need a luas ticket, then a train ticket to Malahide station. If you get the bus, you can get it half way to malahide castle, closer than the train.

Piliger · 06-09-2012 03:35PM

Winnieacre wrote: »

Thanks - I've just checked that Dublin bus planner and the bus looks a bit closer, but I suspect the Dart would get me there faster.

Note that DARTS to Malahide only come once an hour or so - so check the timetable in advance. I would estimate only 10 mins walk to Castle. Ask locally for short cut through park.

d9oiu2wk07blr5 · 06-09-2012 03:46PM

Luas in to Abbey St. and then hop on the No. 42.

Carawaystick · 07-09-2012 03:09PM

If you're getting to Heuston by train, you can buy a through ticket to Malahide, covering the bus/tram transfer

FensterDJ · 07-09-2012 05:56PM

the bus and train leave in almost exactly the same spot in malahide, train takes about 20 mins from connolly, the bus takes about 45

Winnieacre · 13-09-2012 03:40PM

Thanks all

Went with the Luas and Dart option which worked well - it was a dry day!

Pain about having to get 3 tickets though......didn't know about train/luas combination when I bought my train ticket:(

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nudger · 13-10-2012 09:29AM

Was the castle open again as it had been closed for refurb since last year?

Official reopening 15th October.

Winnieacre · 20-10-2012 02:49AM

Castle reopened on 15th October - see fb page for details
http://www.facebook.com/MalahideCastleAndGardens

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