• If driving from Dublin or Rosslare, use N11 to Rathnew and from there the R752 to Rathdrum.
• By Mainline Bus or Train from Dublin or Rosslare to Rathdrum.
• In centre of Rathdrum see 'The Railway Bar' turn off the main street at The Railway Bar and continue to junction at Rathdrum Medical Centre, go straight across this road to narrow road opposite, continue for 150 mtrs and see the Hostel
• Rathdrum is on Glendalough to Avoca route.