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, Ireland. It is situated between Seapoint and Dún Laoghaire

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stations. The station has a car park, ticket office, automated ticket and vending machines. The ticket office is open between 05:45-00:15 AM, Monday to Sunday.

History

The original Salthill station opened in May 1837. It was built by the

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. It closed in 1960 and was electrified and reopened in 1984 with the arrival of

services.

Transport services

There is no direct public transport to or from the station. The nearest bus stops are in Monkstown village, located less than 300 m from the station, which are served by the following:

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Routes: * 7 / 7A from

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to Bride's Glen /

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. Route 7 provides a connection to the

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terminus at Bride's Glen * 7N Nitelink from

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city centre to Shankill, via Blackrock (Fri & Sat only) Private Operators * Aircoach route 703 from

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, via Monkstown There is also a

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in Monkstown village and a large car park adjacent to the station

References

External links

Irish Rail Salthill and Monkstown Station Website
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History

Transport services

See also

References

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