There are 5 ways to get from Tallaght to Killester by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Tallaght to Abbey St.tram Red
1h 1m€3–5Line 27 bus
- Take the bus from Bancroft to Donnycarneybus 27
1h 5m€3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tallaght to Killestertaxi 17 km
22 min€29–35Drive 17 km
- Drive from Tallaght to Killestercar 17 km
22 min€3–5Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Tallaght to Abbey St.tram Red
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Killester Villagebus 6 / ...
1h 4m€5
Tallaght to Killester by tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tallaght to Killester is to line 27 bus which costs €3 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tallaght to Killester is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs €29 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bancroft and arriving at Donnycarney. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tallaght to Killester. However, there are services departing from Tallaght and arriving at Killester via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Tallaght and Killester is 18 km. The road distance is 17 km.
The best way to get from Tallaght to Killester without a car is to tram which takes 1h 1m and costs €3 - €6.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Tallaght to Killester, including transfers.
Tallaght to Killester bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Bancroft station.
Tallaght to Killester train services, operated by Luas, depart from Tallaght station.
Tallaght to Killester bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Donnycarney station.
What companies run services between Tallaght, Ireland and Killester, Ireland?
Luas operates a vehicle from Tallaght to Abbey St. every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €2–3 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from Bancroft to Donnycarney every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Tallaght to Abbey St.
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Tallaght to Abbey St.
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Bancroft to Donnycarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Killester Village
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- €29–35
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
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
A-Z Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 3900
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0444
- Website
- call-a-cab-celbridge.com
Celbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0777
Manor Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 629 3596
Maynooth Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 628 9999
- Website
- taxy.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Tallaght to Killester train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Abbey St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tallaght to Killester is 17 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Tallaght to Killester.
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