It opened on 18 July 1863, replacing the terminus at Rathdrum (Kilcommon) (opened 20 August 1861)[1] when the line was extended.
Description
It is a two-platform station with a passing loop, and water tower at the south end of one platform. There is a tunnel to the south and a viaduct to the north of the station.
The Wicklow Way bus service operates two routes linking Rathdrum railway station and Rathdrum with Glendalough and Tinahely respectively.[2] The bus timetable is integrated with the train timetable.
Bus Eireann route 133, from Wicklow to Dublin Airport, stops outside Suttons in Rathdrum, which is located 650 m from the station.