General information | |
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Location | Middle Third, Dublin 5, D05 H528 Ireland |
Coordinates | 53°22′22″N6°12′18″W / 53.37278°N 6.20500°W |
Owned by | Iarnród Éireann |
Operated by | Iarnród Éireann |
Platforms | 2 |
Tracks | 2 |
Bus routes | 6 |
Bus operators | Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland |
Connections |
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Construction | |
Structure type | In cutting |
Other information | |
Station code | KLSTR |
Fare zone | Suburban 1 |
Key dates | |
1 October 1845 | Station opens |
1847 | Station closed |
1923 | Station reopens |
Killester railway station (Irish : Cill Easra) serves the suburbs of Killester and Donnycarney, as well as parts of Artane, in Dublin.
The original station opened on 1 October 1845 [1] but closed after two years, re-opening on a new site about 200 m (656 ft) further north in 1923.
The ticket office is open between 5:45 AM to 7:45 PM, Monday to Sunday.
Preceding station | Iarnród Éireann | Following station | ||
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Clontarf Road | DART | Harmonstown |
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